Statics and Strength of Materials CIVL 1220

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 by the methods of joints and sections, and load, shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams. This course lays the foundation for subsequent civil engineering courses taught to mining students.