Course Overview
Presents a basic introduction to the relationship between applied loads and the resulting support reactions and internal forces developed in statically determinate members and structures. The course is delivered through lectures and problem solving sessions. Topics include classification of force systems, equilibrium equations, freebody diagrams, support conditions and reactions, truss analysis, load, shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams, and friction. This course lays the foundation for subsequent civil engineering courses taught to mining students.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Draw freebody diagrams of any determinate member and/or structure. [1,2]
- Calculate support reactions for statically determinate structures . [1,2]
- Analyze trusses by the methods of joints and sections. [2]
- Understand properties of the stress-strain diagram for ductile and brittle materials. [1,2]
- Discuss tests related to mechanical properties of materials commonly used in engineering. [1,2]
- Understand Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus of elasticity, Poisson's ratio. [ 1,2]
- Derive shear and moment functions and construct shear force and bending moment diagrams . [2,3]
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Statics and Strength of Materials (CIVL 2225) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology
Diploma Full-time
- Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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