| Course Name |
(中) 材料力學(2368) |
| (Eng.) Mechanics of Materials |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Civil Engineering |
| Course Type |
Required |
Credits |
4 |
Teacher |
YU CHIH PENG |
| Department |
Department of Civil Engineering/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2024-FALL |
| Course Description |
The course covers fundamental topics in Mechanics of Materials, including Stress, Strain, Mechanical properties, Axial rod, twisting shaft, bending beams, and definitions and transformation of Engineering stress and strain. This course includes two-week self learning options which will be arranged one week before the designated midterm and final exam. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| This course instructs students to learn concepts and analysis skills related to the basic topics of Strength of Materials. The course contents cover definitions of stress, strain and deformation, and fundamental analysis and design concepts of linear members of simple structures. The course serves as the prerequisite course of the other advanced courses, such as Structural analysis, Reinforced concrete design, Steel structure design, soil mechanics, etc. |
| 1.Capability in computation and analysis for civil engineering theory |
| 2.Capability in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation for civil engineering practices |
| 3.Capability in project management, communication, team work, and problem-solving |
| 4.Acknowledgements in contemporary issues, societal responsibilities, engineering ethics, and continuing learning for civil engineers |
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| Attendance |
| Assignment |
| Quiz |
| Other |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
syllabus and introduction to the course
Stress |
| Week 2 |
Stress |
| Week 3 |
Strain |
| Week 4 |
Mechanical properties of materials |
| Week 5 |
Mechanical properties of materials
Quiz #1 |
| Week 6 |
Axial load (1) |
| Week 7 |
Axial load (2) |
| Week 8 |
Torsion (1) |
| Week 9 |
Torsion (2) |
| Week 10 |
midterm exam
Bending (1) |
| Week 11 |
Bending (2) |
| Week 12 |
Transverse shear (1) |
| Week 13 |
Transverse shear (2)
Quiz #2 |
| Week 14 |
Combined loading
Stress transformation (1) |
| Week 15 |
Stress transformation (2)
Strain transformation |
| Week 16 |
Final exam |
| Week 17 |
self-study (1) : strain gauge and measurement |
| Week 18 |
self-study (2) : design concept and basic failure theories |
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| Evaluation |
assignments after each chapter (15%)
2 quizzes (20%)
in class short quizzes (10%)
midterm (20%)
Final (25%)
Participation (10%)
additional bonus if applicable (+5%) |
| Textbook & other References |
| “Mechanics of Materials,” 10th Edition, by R. C. Hibbeler, Prentice Hall, Inc. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| iLearning3.0 |
| Office Hours |
| Students are welcome to make appointments with the instructor via email or directly walk in 502 office. |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| include experience courses：N |
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