Purdue University Calumet
School of Technology
Course Syllabus
CET 26000 - Strength of Materials
Credits and Contact Hours:
3 credit hours, 3 contact hours
Instructor’s or Course Coordinator’s Name:
Jose Pena
Text Book, Title, Author and Year:
Title: Statics & Strengths of Materials, 7 edition; 2011. Author: Morrow
Introduction to the Course:
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Catalog Description
Study of stress-strain relationships, shear and bending moment diagrams, stresses and
deflections of beam, axial loads, and combined stresses. Applied problems in the field of
structural design.
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Prerequisites: CET 16000 Co-Requisite: MA 22100
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Required Course
Specific Goals to the Course:
a. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of Strength of Materials and
describe its function in the field.
Apply previous analytical skills from mathematics and MET prerequisite courses to new
areas of application. Therefore, demonstrate proficiency in performing strength of
materials calculations, regarding Section Property Information, including Centroids,
center of gravity, moments of inertia of composite areas, radius of gyration and polar
moments of inertia.
Demonstrate the ability to solve problems related to Strength of Materials in an accurate,
organized and neat manner.
Demonstrate proficiency in performing Strength of Materials calculations, regarding
section properties, stress-strain relationships, and Mechanical Properties of Materials.
Understand and be able to solve problems related to "Torsion", "Bending", "Transverse
Shear", and "Combined Loading".
Show understanding of "Stress and Strain Transformation" and be able to perform basic
beam design.
Demonstrate proficiency in determination of Combined Stresses, including eccentrically
loaded members.
Exhibit competence in Analysis and Design of columns. (Time permitting)
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CET 26000
b. Student Outcomes
This course satisfies ABET Criteria a, b, d, e, f, h, i, and k.
Course Delivery Methods (check all that apply):
X Lecture
□ Laboratory
□ Online
□ Discussion groups
X Projects
□ Other (explain)
Factors Used to Determine the Course Grade (check all that apply):
X Quizzes – quizzes/computer assignment/project – 15%
X Exams – 60%; final exam – 25%
X Homework – 20%
X Papers
□ Lab Reports
□ Class participation
X How final grade is determined – drop the lowest test grade or HW grade -20%
Brief List of Topics to be Covered:
Center of Gravity and Centroid
Moment of Inertia
Internal Reactions: Stress for Axial Loads
Axial Strain
Exam 1
Shear Stresses and Strains – Torsion
Shear Forces and Bending Moments
Bending and Shear Stresses in Beams
Exam 2
Deflection of Beams
Combined Stresses
Combined Stresses – Mohr’s Circle
Buckling of Columns
Exam 3
Structural Connections (Time allowing)
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