Instructor: Richard J. Nielsen Office: 101 BEL
Phone: 885-8961 Office Hours
Objective:
The student will learn to analyze forces and displacements in determinate and
indeterminate structures using both equilibrium and energy-based solutions.
Structural types include beams, frames and trusses. Loads include vertical and
lateral forces as well as settlement, tolerance and temperature-induced displacements.
Prerequisite: Engr 350, Math 275 & 310, Phys 211
Required Text: Structural Analysis, 3rd ed. by Kassimali, published by PWS Publishers
Analysis Software: RISA 2D, available in the computer labs, or as educational/demo version download from Risa Technologies.
Reading:
The reading assignments indicated in the course calendar correspond to sections in the text. Read the assigned section before each
lecture.
Homework:
Homework sets are due on the dates shown on the course syllabus/calendar.
Class Participation
Students will be assigned to prepare and present example problems in lab. In-class discussion will also be evaluated.
Lab:
The lab section will discuss problem solutions as a supplement to the theory discussed in lecture. Lab attendance is very important.
Exams:
There will be three midterm examinations as indicated in the course calendar. Since the exams are given during lab times, they will last
two hours. The final is comprehensive.
Grading:
Homework - 10%
Lab Participation - 5%
Midterms - 60%
Final Exam - 25%
Disability Support Services Reasonable Accommodations
Statement:
Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability.
Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of any accommodation(s)
needed for the course. Late notification may mean that requested accommodations
might not be available. All accommodations must be approved through Disability
Support Services located in the Idaho Commons Building, Room 306.
Phone: 885-7200
email: dss@uidaho.edu
website www.access.uidaho.edu or
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