DESN 218 - Intro to Statics and Strength of Materials

PREREQUISITES: MATH 122 - Applied Technical Mathematics, or MATH 136 - College Algebra or MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry.
PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2014

This course is an introduction to design practices through the development of a foundational understanding of the applied forces and moments needed to maintain load-bearing structures in static equilibrium and the internal stresses developed within these structures.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Utilize vector analysis to model force/moment systems acting in equilibrium.
Analyze static equilibrium in 2-dimensions, including 2-force, 3-force and multi-force members.
Identify material properties of various materials.
Identify and calculate tensile, compressive and shear stresses and resulting strains.
Recognize where stress concentrations exist and their impact on design calculations.
Determine design factors based on loading requirements and internal stress allowables.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Vectors
Forces & Moments
Static Equilibrium I & II
Intro to Stress
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Shear & Bending in Beams
Stresses in Beams & Columns
Combined Stresses
Design Considerations
Material Properties
Stress-Strain Curves
Proportional & Elastic Limits
Yield & Ultimate Strengths
Young’s Modulus
Truss Analysis
Force and Moment Diagrams

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DESN 218 - Intro to Statics and Strength of Materials