NCHU Course Outline
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
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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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
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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