CMGT 2339 - Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Construction

Credit(s): 3

CMGT 2339 - Statics and Mechanics of Materials for Construction: This 3-credit hour lecture course is designed to be an introduction to structural theory using a visually oriented approach that does not rely on calculus. Illustrations and examples of building frameworks and components are used to demonstrate the connection between theoretical concepts and the nature of real buildings and materials. The concepts of Statics - the determination of the magnitude and characteristics of forces - and Mechanics of Materials - the study of the design systems used to resist those forces - are introduced sequentially. Major topics include free body diagrams, forces in trusses, load tracing, stress and strain, bending and shear in beams, column analysis, and structural connections. Prerequisite: MATH 1342 - Intro to Prob and Stats; minimum grade requirement of C; Service Learning participation requirement.
Repeated: No Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: MATH 1342