Syllabus

Fundamental concepts of stress and strain. Mechanical properties of materials. Stresses and strains in members subject to tension, compression, shear and temperature changes. Joints welded and riveted. Shear force and bending moment diagrams and implications in design of statically determinate beams and frames

Lecture Slides


Ch. 1 Introduction
1.1Course Syllabus References and Others View
1.2Review of Beam Reactions View
Ch. 2 Analysis of Internal Forces
2.1Determination of Internal Forces Part I View
2.2Determination of Internal Forces Part II View
Ch. 3 Stress and Strain
3.1Basic Concepts of Stress and Strain View
3.2Mechanical Properties of Materials View
3.3Examples on Stress and Strain View
Ch. 4 Axial Deformation
4.1Deformation under Axial Load View
4.2Deformation due to Temperature Stress View
Ch. 5 Internal Forces (Continued)
5.1Internal Force Diagram Part I View
5.2Internal Force Diagram Part II View
Ch. 6 Structural Joints
6.1Bolt and Rivet Joints View

Prerequisites

Students must complete CEE 211 Structure I course prior to register for this course. Basic understanding on determination of reactions in beams and frames is required.

Grading Policy

Activities Percentage Remarks
Attendance 5% Less than 70% cannot sit for final exam
Mid Term Exam 20% Answer 2 questions out of 3
Final Exam 50% Answer 5 questions out of 7
Quiz 10% Best 2 out of 3
Assignment 15% All of 3 out of 3

Class Times

There are 2 sessions per week, 1 hour on each session.

Readings

  • Beer and Johnston, Mechanics of Materials, 6e, McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Hibbeler, Mechanics of Materials, 8e, Pearson Education.