For students taking this course (Strength of Materials) over the Summer 2002 Semester - Welcome.  The course really is the same for summer students as for students taking the course during a normal semester.  The only real difference being that summer students have less time to complete the course.  Below you will find you will find a course outline, and near the bottom of this page, a 12 week schedule.  Basically, I expect students to complete at least through the topic - Rivet, Bolted & Welded Joints.  We may skip some or all of the special topics, depending on time and circumstances. Also, please contact me on each topic for what problem assignments I will want you to complete.  I adjust these from time to time so it is important to check with me before doing problem assignment.  Also, this course does require quite a bit of time and commitment, so be sure you are ready to invest time and effort required.

As you undertake this course, please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or problems.

foleyr@uwstout.edu

Bob Foley

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS OVER THE WEB -- SUMMER OUTLINE & SCHEDULE

CONTENT: Fundamental Theory of Strength of Materials, including, Static Equilibrium, Stress, Strain, Analysis of Structures (trusses and frames), Thermal Deformation, Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams for Beams, Axial & Shear Stress in Beams, Beam Selection, Torsion, Rivets and Welds, Pressure Vessels, Combined Stresses and Statically Indeterminate Structures.

TEXT: STATICS AND APPLIED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS by Neathery

FORMAT: For each topic area the students will:

1. Do assigned reading from the web course lecture notes or the assigned textbook.
2. Study examples of specific types of strength of materials problems.
3. Work assigned problems until mastery is achieved.
4. Submit worked assignment problems to instructor
5. Use internet and/or software resources when appropriate to the topic.
6. Communicate with the instructor for help or general discussions
7. When ready, request, work and submit a topic examination.
8. Retest on the topic, if necessary.
9. Continue on to the next topic area.

• ASSIGNMENTS: Student will normally work assignments to see if they can obtain correct answer, and submit assignments to instructor to check correctness.
• TESTING: A one hour examination will normally be given on each topic.. Re-Testing on an examination may be possible in a manner to be explained by the instructor.
• GRADING: Each examination will contribute equally to the student's final grade. Student problem assignment average will also be a factor in the final grade..
• General Topic Areas
  TOPIC I: Static Equilibrium, Forces and Vectors, Free Body Diagrams, Support Reactions, Equilibrium Conditions, Simple Structures, Trusses and Frames.
  TOPIC II: Axial and Shear Stress and Strain, Hooke's Law, Young's Modulus, Poisson's Ratio, Thermal Deformation, Statically Indeterminate Problems.
  TOPIC III: Beams I: Supports and Loading, Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams for Beams.
  TOPIC IV: Beams II: Axial Bending Stress and Horizontal Shear Stress in Beams, Beam Selection, Beam Deflection.
  TOPIC V: Torsion, Riveted and Welded Joints.
  TOPIC VI: Columns, Thin Walled Pressure Vessels, Combined Stresses.
  
  A 10-Week Course Schedule  for Summer Strength of Materials is shown below.  Do not be discouraged if you have trouble keeping up with the 10-week schedule.  There is flexibility in the schedule.  Just contact me if you have any questions about the pace or speed of the course. Please note that specific chapters in the text are not listed.  The student should find the appropriate chapter in the text and do the readings related to the material for that topic area as shown below.

 
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