Question 1

Which topics does the Statics course cover?

Accepted Answer

MechStress Statics covers the following 13 topics: Equilibrium, Truss systems, Static Determinacy (Pole Plans, Counting Criterion), Zero Force Bars, 2D Internal Load Diagrams NVM (Integral Method) [also known as Shear Force / Bending Moment Diagram], 2D Internal Load Diagrams NVM (Geometric Method), 3D Internal Load Diagrams, Virtual Work, Friction (Dry + Belt), Potential Static Stability, Stresses and Strains, Menabrea and Castigliano's Energy Method, Force Magnitude Method.

Question 2

What topics does the Thermodynamics course cover?

Accepted Answer

MechStress Thermodynamics covers the following 10 topics: Ideal Gas: ideal-gas law, thermodynamic properties and gas mixing, Energy & Work - Closed Systems: energy balances, boundary work and sign conventions, First Law - Open Systems: compressors, turbines, reheating and steady-flow systems, Heat Pumps & Refrigerators: coefficient of performance and Carnot limits, Closed Cycles: Otto and Diesel engine cycles, Open Cycles: the Brayton gas-turbine cycle, Isentropic Efficiency: real compressors and turbines, Entropy: entropy changes, entropy balances and irreversibility, Real Fluids: property tables, steam turbines and two-phase systems, Exergy: open- and closed-system exergy balances and exergy destruction.

Question 3

What is included in the courses?

Accepted Answer

The courses contain video lectures and practice tasks with video solutions to all of the topics above, plus full-length sample exams with video explanations. All explanations are designed to make the tasks manageable and offer many tips and tricks for solving each topic efficiently. Additionally, you can annotate your notes, solve tasks directly in the platform and make your own collection of notes all in one place!

Question 4

Is this course worth it?

Accepted Answer

Most tutorials cost 40€–80€ per hour and often only reach high-school level. MechStress covers more advanced engineering topics than any other online course. For less than the price of 2–3 tutoring sessions, you get a multitude of exam topics with full video explanations, practice tasks and sample exams with video solutions - structured engineering preparation without ongoing tutoring costs, designed to help you understand rather than just memorise steps, so you are truly prepared for any exam question that might come up.

Question 5

Does this course match my university's syllabus?

Accepted Answer

This course covers all fundamental topics and exceeds most university courses. The content is very extensive, so you should find each topic that might be taught at your university. Notations can differ, however, so use the course as structured practice and compare with your lecture notes. If you have suggestions regarding the content, please contact us at info@mechstress.com.

Question 6

How do I access the course?

Accepted Answer

It is very simple. First, choose which course and plan you want and sign up here. You will be redirected to a payment page. After purchasing the course, just log in at course.mechstress.com.

Question 7

Who made this course?

Accepted Answer

All lectures and practice problems are created by the MechStress instructor (Vincent), who has 3+ years of tutoring experience, including 2 years of tutoring at a university. Topics taught include Static Mechanics, Dynamics, Elasto Statics, Thermodynamics and Linear Algebra. Please note that MechStress is an independent course and is not affiliated with any university.

Question 8

Is this live tutoring or self-paced?

Accepted Answer

This depends on which course / plan you purchase, but mostly self-paced. The courses consist of videos for each topic, practice questions and sample exams. You can watch the lessons anytime and at your own pace.

Question 9

Is this course suitable for Mechanical / Aerospace / Civil Engineers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The subjects covered are generally core across those degrees, and the methods used are mostly the same.

Question 10

Is the course beginner-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In the statics course we start with the fundamentals (equilibrium, supports, moments) and build up to more complex exam tasks.

Question 11

Which payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Direct card payment. If you have trouble with this, contact info@mechstress.com and we can find a solution together.

Question 12

I paid for the course but cannot log in, what do I do?

Accepted Answer

If your payment went through but you cannot log in, please email us at info@mechstress.com and we will add you to the course.

Question 13

What if I have technical issues?

Accepted Answer

Email us at info@mechstress.com and we will happily help with any issues. If the technical issue is on our side and cannot be fixed, we will offer you a refund.

Question 14

Can I share my account with a friend?

Accepted Answer

No, please keep your account and the materials to yourself. We work hard to make this content useful, educational and worth your money, so access is personal and non-transferable. Sharing logins or redistributing content can lead to access termination.

Question 15

What language is the course in?

Accepted Answer

The course is fully in English.

Question 16

Will you add more topics/modules to the courses?

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Yes - each course is constantly being updated and new modules may be added over time. Your membership includes updates released during your access period.

Question 17

Will there be other courses apart from Statics and Thermodynamics?

Accepted Answer

Yes - we are planning to continue with other common courses in engineering!

Question 18

How was the course content made?

Accepted Answer

All the content in the course was made by the course instructor. The exercises and exams are our original material - they are not references or copies of any existing material.

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