Engineering Science

231. Solid Mechanics Laboratory.  Application and verification of principles of mechanics of solids. Preparation of technical reports. 3 hours a week.(1 credits)

Prerequisites: ENGS 230

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Perform experiments in the solid mechanics field.

• Analyze and interpret experimental data.

• Communicate experimental results graphically, orally and written.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:  

Solid Mechanics Laboratory Manual, Manhattan College, 1998

Topics:

1. Introduction and safety procedures

2. Torsion experiment

3. Tensile experiment

4. Strain rosette experiment

5. Composite beam experiment

6. Beam behavior experiment

7. Beam stress experiment

8. Combined loading experiment

9. Column experiment

10. Tensile test with computer control (Instron)

11. Oral presentation

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Zella Kahn-Jetter   Date: March, 2002