Course Syllabus

Course Description

Review of equations of static equilibrium; introduction to engineering stress and strain; thermal loading; stress distributions and deflections resulting from axial, torsional, and transverse (beam) loadings; combined loading problems; stress and strain transformation, Mohr's circle; column buckling.

Course Outcomes

  1. Normal and Shear Stress and Strain: Develop an understanding of normal and shear stress and strain.
  2. Axially-Loaded Structures: Demonstrate the ability to calculate stress and deflection of axially-loaded structures.
  3. Torsionally-Loaded Structures: Demonstrate the ability to calculate stress and angular deflection of torsionally-loaded structures.
  4. Beam Normal Stress: Demonstrate the ability to calculate normal stress in beams.
  5. Beam Shear Stress: Demonstrate ability to calculate shear stress in beams.
  6. Beam Deflection: Demonstrate the ability to calculate deflection in beams.
  7. Combined Loading: Apply knowledge of stress distributions to calculate stresses in structures under combined loading.
  8. Principal Stresses: Demonstrate the ability to transform stress and strain, and to find principal normal and shear stresses and strains.
  9. Buckling: Show an understanding of simple buckling phenomena.

Required Materials 

  • Calculator (scientific, non-graphing)
  • Engineering paper

Textbook

Mechanics of Materials, Ninth Edition, R.C. Hibbeler.

The course materials are available in the Course Materials List.

You may use any textbook version listed in the ME 202 Outcomes and Textbook Alignment

  • Ebook: most available internationally but not the cheapest option. ISBN: 978-0-13-335683-0.
  • Paperback: cheapest option but may not ship to all countries in time. ISBN: 978-9332518605. Search ISBN on Amazon for cheapest prices and best shipping options.
  • Hardcover: most expensive option but may not ship to all countries in time. ISBN (hardcover) 978-0-13-325442-6.

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Technology

It is assumed that you either have your own computer or you have consistent access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection. Additionally, you need appropriate permissions to download lesson content, access websites, and update and/or download software as needed. 

Please read the Computer Standards for I-Learn and ensure you have the proper technology to complete your course.

All practice problems and Mastery Quizzes are delivered through Möbius. Scores automatically populate I-Learn. You do not need to purchase, download or install anything.

You will use Microsoft Office products in this course. Download Microsoft Office Suite free.

Recommended Hardware

Each unit includes instructional videos. Earbuds or headphones are required in the BYUI computer labs.

Course Architecture

This 14 week course covers 10 units. Each unit is divided into 2–4 subunits. Each subunit contains instructional videos, readings, practice problems and homework assignments. Each unit ends with a Mastery Quiz. 

Attempts:

  • Practice Problems = Infinite attempts – late penalty applies.
  • Homework = one submission – late penalty applies.
  • Mastery Quiz = 2 attempts – highest score is recorded, late penalty applies.
  • Final Exam = 1 attempt – must be completed before semester ends.

Grading

This course uses weighted grading categories.

Category Weight
Practice Problems 10%
Homework 20%
Mastery Quizzes 50%
Final 20%

Due Dates

The Calendar displays all due dates. See, How do I use the Calendar as a student?

Late Work

Late work receives a 10% penalty per day until 50%.

BYU-Idaho Learning Model

All BYUI courses, including online courses, encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and teach their classmates. This pattern is called the Learning Model. See, Take Charge of your education by applying the Learning Model and Learning Model interactive tutorial.

Tips for Success 

  • Plan your weekly schedule wisely. Set aside adequate study time.
    • Spend 9–12 hours each week on this course.
    • Work at a steady pace throughout the week. Don't just log in on due dates.
  • Read Announcements and participate in the weekly Kick-off discussions. 
  • Review the Support Forum discussion often to give and receive help. Your instructor also participates by clarifying questions, endorsing answers, and providing tips. 

Honor Code

Student Honor is following the path of discipleship and learning to be more like Christ—learning to think, to feel, and to act more as He does. Following the Honor Code is of great importance as you strive to be a disciple of Christ. Academic honesty and integrity is expected of all BYU-I students.

  • It is plagiarism to copy a classmate's work or problems worked on the Internet, or in a book and claim it is your own.
    • Your Instructor reports plagiarism or cheating.
    • Any academic dishonesty is referred to the BYU-I Dean of Students, if necessary.
    • When working on a group project, you have the responsibility to assure that others in the group do not plagiarize.
  • Even though you are taking this course online, BYU-Idaho’s Dress and Grooming standards still apply.

By adhering to the Honor Code you create a learning environment, “consistent with the ideals and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”

Student Support

Tutoring is available through the Academic Support Centers

Online Support Center

If you need technical assistance, click I-learn help located on the left side of your screen to contact the appropriate support center.

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

This course may require synchronous meetings. If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

  • Student Honor
    • Academic Honesty
    • Student Conduct
      • Sexual Harassment
  • Student with Disabilities
  • Complaints and Grievances
  • Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.

Disclaimer

The instructor reserves the right to change any part of this syllabus any time during the semester in order to adapt to changing course needs. You will be notified prior to any changes that may take place.

Course Summary:

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