AME 20241: Solid Mechanics

CATALOG DATA:
Introduction to the concepts of stress and strain, material properties, deflections of bars under axial, torsional and bending loads, statically indeterminate problems, and stress transformations, including related experimental laboratory exercises.

Prerequisites:
AME 20221, MATH 20550

TEXTBOOK:
R.R. Craig, Jr., Mechanics of Materials, Second Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2000.

Course Objective :
1) To develop a theoretical and experimental understanding of the fundamental concepts (see below) of solid mechanics which underlie the design and analysis of all mechanical and structural systems.  2) To learn and demonstrate proficiency in problem solving skills related to the fundamental concepts.  3) To gain experience in the use of a variety of experimental devices common to mechanical testing.

Topics Covered:

a). stresses, strains, loads, deformations and displacements in tension, compression, shear, torsion and bending
b). elasticity and inelasticity
c). strain energy
d). transformations of stress and strain
e). buckling
f). combined loadings
g). thermal effects

Schedule:
This course meets for lecture three times a week for 50 minutes and for laboratory once a week for 50 minutes.

Contribution to Professional Component:
This course is 100% engineering science.

Contribution to Learning Outcomes and Assessment :
The course uses assigned readings, lectures, homework and laboratory projects (including teamwork and written lab reports) to demonstrate that the students have:

Outcome Criteria	Topics	Students’ Previous Knowledge	Direct measures of outcome
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	Stresses, strains, loads, deformations and displacements in tension, compression, shear, torsion, and bending; elasticity and inelasticity; strain energy; transformations of stress and strain; buckling; combined loading; thermal effects	Statics, Newtonian physics, Calculus	Homework assignments, exams, and lab reports
(b)  an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data	Stresses and strains in tension and bending, buckling, transformations of stress and strain	none	Lab reports
(e)  an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	Stresses, strains, loads, deformations and displacements in tension, compression, shear, torsion, and bending; elasticity and inelasticity; strain energy; transformations of stress and strain; buckling; combined loading; thermal effects	Static, Newtonian Physics	Homework assignments and exams
(g)  an ability to communicate effectively	Stresses, strains, loads, deformations and displacements in tension, compression, shear, torsion, and bending; elasticity and inelasticity; strain energy; transformations of stress and strain; buckling; combined loading; thermal effects	Basic English	Homework assignments, lab reports, and exams
(k)  and ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	Stresses and strains in tension and bending, buckling, transformations of stress and strain	Matlab and/or Excel	Lab reports, computer assignments in homework

In order to asses the student’s progress toward achieving the Learning Outcomes a large number of homework problems are assigned, graded and returned to the students.  The exams are graded by the instructors.  Homework and exam solution sets are made available on-line for self-correction.  Laboratory projects comprise fundamental experiments (tensile test, beam bending, and column buckling), as well as a group design project (beam building competition), and require written laboratory reports.

Prepared by:
Diane R. Wagner May 31, 2006

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