CIVL 230  Solid Mechanics I  Units: 4.25  
Graphic Statics; Definitions of Stress and Strain; Hooke's Law; Axial Member Analysis and Design; Analysis and Design of Shafts Subjected to Torsion; Analysis and Design of Beams; Columns; Inelastic Bending; Introduction to Work and Energy and the Principle of Virtual Work
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 1.25)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 1.25)
Offering Term: F  
CEAB Units:    
Mathematics 0  
Natural Sciences 0  
Complementary Studies 0  
Engineering Science 50  
Engineering Design 0  
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering  
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Calculate the stress and deflections of axial members.
- Calculate the stress and deflections of a beam.
- Calculate the stress and rotations of a circular shaft under torsion.
- Calculate the buckling capacity of an elastic column.
- Calculate the plastic moment of a beam.
- Calculate deflection of a truss using the Principle of Virtual Work.
