Course: CM 340. Statics and Strength of Materials (3)
Prerequisites: MSE 220/L; MATH 255B or MATH 140 or SOM 120. The analysis of the distribution of forces on and within bodies in static equilibrium. Free body diagrams, equilibrium equations and the method of sections. The analysis of stresses and deflections in members and simple structural systems. Axial, torsional, bending and shear stresses and deflections, and column stability. Design of building structural members. Emphasis is given to the application to building structures.