CVL 232 Applied Statics and Strength of Materials

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Covers classification and analysis of internal and external forces induced in structures by various types of loading. Introduces structural factors such as centroids, moment of inertia, stress and deflection. Covers the design of structures based on structural analysis using equilibrium, stress, and deflection concepts.

Prerequisite: MTH 082 or MTH 112Z; and PH 121; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Classify and represent common structural loading scenarios using schematics, vectors and free body diagrams.
Apply equilibrium concepts to identify unknown loads and reactions.
Determine internal forces and resulting stresses within structures.
Calculate stress, strain, deflection, force, and area properties of materials.
Construct shear and moment diagrams.
Size simple structural members based on stress, deflection and loading requirements.
Apply engineering format to all calculations and documentation.

Content Outline

Design Tools
- Engineering Format
- Math review
- Spreadsheets and calculators
- CAD and other graphical tools
- Reference materials
Loading Scenarios
- Representation of loads
- Moments
- Concurrent force systems
- Non-concurrent force systems
Resultants of Concurrent Force Systems
- Rectangular components
- Graphical method
- Trigonometric method
Resultants of Non-Concurrent Force Systems
- Rectangular components
- Summation of moments
Equilibrium
- Free-body diagrams
- Equilibrium equations
- Solving for unknown forces
Trusses
- Method of sections
- Method of joints
Frames
Machines
Simple Stresses
Strains
Simple Deflection
Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Centroids
- References
- Spreadsheet calculations
- CAD methods
Moments of Inertia
- References
- CAD methods
Shear and Moment Diagrams
Stresses in Beams
- Bending stresses
- Shear Stresses
Design Projects