| Course Name |
(中) 材料力學(2369) |
| (Eng.) Mechanics of Materials |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Civil Engineering |
| Course Type |
Required |
Credits |
4 |
Teacher |
Yang, Cho-Yen |
| Department |
Department of Civil Engineering/Undergraduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2026-FALL |
| Course Description |
Mechanics of Materials studies the stress, strain, and deformation of structural members under various loads. Topics include axial loading, torsion, bending, shear, and stress and strain transformation. This course provides the fundamentals for analyzing the strength, stiffness, and safety of engineering structures. |
| 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 |
| Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand the fundamental principles of mechanics of materials, analyze the stress, strain, and deformation of structural members, and apply these principles to basic engineering problems. |
| 1.Capability in computation and analysis for civil engineering theory |
| 2.Capability in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation for civil engineering practices with contemporary tools |
| 3.Capability in project management, communication, team work, and problem-solving |
| 4.Acknowledgements in contemporary issues with international perspective, societal responsibilities, engineering and information ethics, and continuing learning as civil engineers |
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| Exercises |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Attendance |
| Assignment |
| Quiz |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Stress |
| Week 2 |
Stress(cont.) and Strain |
| Week 3 |
Strain (cont.) |
| Week 4 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials |
| Week 5 |
Axial Load |
| Week 6 |
Torsion |
| Week 7 |
Bending |
| Week 8 |
Bending (cont.) |
| Week 9 |
Transverse Shear |
| Week 10 |
Combined Loading |
| Week 11 |
Stress Transformation |
| Week 12 |
Strain Transformation |
| Week 13 |
Defections of Beams and Shafts |
| Week 14 |
Defections of Beams and Shafts (cont.) |
| Week 15 |
Buckling of Columns |
| Week 16 |
Final exam |
self-directed
learning |
01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.
05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
06.Participation in field trips and outdoor instructional activities at other NCHU campuses or branches, including experimental forests or test sites.
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| Evaluation |
Midterm 20%
2 Quizzes 30%
Final 25%
Assignments 15%
Attendance and class participation 10%
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| Textbook & other References |
Mechanics of Materials, by Russell Charles Hibbeler (11th Edition)
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| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00 or by appointment (choyen@nchu.edu.tw)
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| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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