The course is designed to emphasize the required fundamental principles, with numerous applications to demonstrate and develop logical orderly methods of procedure, for solid bodies under specified loads. Bodies included are axially loaded members, shafts in torsion, thin shells, beams and columns, as well as structures that are assembled of these components. Engineering and CE students must take MEEN 2380 concurrently. And a comprehensive final exam of the test day of the quarter.
All exams contribute equally to the grade for the course.
Attendance is suggested and will be monitored and when requested reported to Student Services on a regular basis. Class will be held four times each week. Students are encouraged to study about three hours outside class for each class hour. Each student is expected to do their own work. Collaboration on homework assignments as a study group is encouraged and recommended.