Undergraduate Courses
ECIV 310, Strength of Materials, 3
  • Stresses and deformations of structural, machine and biological elements; transformation of stress and strain sensors. Mechanical properties of materials. Analysis of indeterminate structures. Inelasticity, failure theories, fatigue. Introduction to the mechanics of solid deformable bodies. Energy methods, virtual work and column stability. 
  • Prerequisite: ECIV 110
ECIV 211, Civil Engineering Materials, 2
  • Steel, concrete, wood, and masonry. Experiments, advanced reading, and field trips. Strength, stiffness, ductility, and other properties of materials. Experiments on the flexural, compressive, and shear behavior of structural elements. Laboratory. 
  • Prerequisite: ECIV 210
 
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