This World Wide Web course in introductory STRENGTH
OF MATERIALS topics is based on materials developed over a twenty
year period. When taught on campus at the University of
Wisconsin-Stout, it is intended mainly for students in Technology Programs. It requires a basic algebra background, the first semester of a
general college physics course, and one semester of calculus, although I try to cover,
briefly, in class the specific calculus topics required (very simple derivatives and
integrals). The course falls into the applied rather than the theoretical area, and
emphasizes problem solving. Topics covered include:
Statics
of Simple Structures, Frames, and Trusses; Stress, Strain, Hooke's Law, Thermal Stress and
Deformation, Mixed Mechanical/Thermal Effects for Statically Determinate and Indeterminate
Structures; Beam Analysis including Shear Force and Bending Moments, Beam Deflection, Beam
Safety, Beam Design and Selection; Torsion and Power Transmission; Riveted, Bolted, and
Welded Joints; and Special Topics [if time is available] which may include Mohr's Circle, Thin Walled Pressure Vessels,
Columns, and Combined Stresses.
The Web materials presented include class lectures, examples, problem assignments, sample tests and solutions, internet resources, and software materials where appropriate. Additionally, there is a set of semester lectures recorded on DVD which is available from the instructor. Students using these materials to study should also have a college level Statics/Strength of Materials textbook to reference for derivations, tables, and extended discussions of topics - as the Web materials are not intend to be a complete textbook.. The current textbook will be supplied to enrolled web students by the UW-Stout.
Additionally, I need to add that all rights to these materials are retained and no commercial use may be made of these materials without written consent. Free educational use of these materials is encouraged.
I would like to thank the Nakatani Center for Learning Technologies, UW-Stout, for providing grant funds to support the development and implementation of this World Wide Web course. I would also like to especially thank DeJon Walters, John Drilling and Wangsong Li for the many hours they spent developing diagrams, proofreading, writing test and problem solutions, and converting text documents into an HTML format.
If you are interest in taking Strength of
Materials Over the Web for College or Continuing Education Credit,
you should contact :Continuing Education/Stout Solutions: 715-232-2693
or email inquires to conted@uwstout.edu
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