This Course on Deflections and Slopes is part of Mechanics of Solids or Strength of Materials, and is for students of Mechanical and Civil Engineering. A clear conceptual comprehension of Deflections and Slopes in flexural members, is pivotal in understanding the Stiffness criterion that needs to be met, while designing flexural members. Fundamental terms such as Elastic curve, Deflection, slope, curvature have been defined and explained in great detail. Illustrative diagrams have been shown in order to elucidate the concepts where necessary. Detailed explanations are part of each video lecture.

The Differential Equation of the Elastic Curve is derived and its application explained. The expressions for slope and deflection in case of Circular bending has also been covered. Four methods employed to determine the magnitude and direction of Deflections and Slopes, are covered in complete detail

• Double Integration Method

• Macaulay's Method of Double Integration

• Moment Area Method

  • Mohr's Theorem #1

  • Mohr's Theorem #2

• Conjugate beam method.

Concepts are followed by Solved Problems which explore the application of the each of the above methods in determining Deflections and Slopes in beams.

A thorough understanding of the above concepts, enables the learner to apply this knowledge in advanced topics in both Strength of Materials as well as Structural Analysis. This Course offers a comprehensive coverage of Deflections and Slopes in beams