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The following links allow you to view videos and download PDF versions of the class notes for CIVL 3121. Just click on the appropriate section of the notes and download it to your local computer. Once you have a copy of the notes, you can view them in Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Acrobat Reader will also allow you to print copies of the notes. If you have questions about this procedure, please contact Dr. Camp.

 

Week 4 Overview (September 16-18)

Introduction to internal loadings in beams

By the end of Week 4, students should be able to:

• Determine the shear force and bending moment at a point in a beam
• Determine the shear force and bending moment in a beam as a function

  1. Complete HWK #6 by 9/16/25
  2. Review Section 4.1 in the textbook
  3. Review the video on internal loadings at a specified point - (slides)
  4. Download the Example Problems Chapter 4a and work on the problems
  5. After you have attempted the problems, review the posted solutions:
    videos: 4a-1, 4a-2a, 4a-2b, 4a-3, 4a-4, & 4a-5
    pdfs: 4a-1, 4a-2, 4a-3, 4a-4, & 4a-5
  6. Read Section 4.2 in the textbook
  7. Review the video on shear force and bending moment functions - (slides)
  8. Download the Example Problems Chapter 4b and work on the problems
  9. After you have attempted the problems, review the posted solutions:
    videos: 4b-1 & 4b-2
    pdfs: 4b-1 & 4b-2
  10. Complete HWK #7 by 9/18/25
  11. Complete Quiz #3 (truss analysis using MOS) on 9/18/25
  12. Review the solution to Quiz #3

 

Week 3 Overview (September 9-11)

Continue working on truss analysis

By the end of Week 3, students should be able to:

• Calculate truss bar forces using the method of joints (MOJ)
• Calculate truss bar forces using the method of sections (MOS)
• Determine the shear force and bending moment at a point in a beam

  1. Complete HWK #4 by 9/9/25
  2. Complete Quiz #2 on 9/11/25 (truss analysis - MOJ)
  3. Review the solution to Quiz #2 (posted after the quiz)
  4. Read Section 3.5 in the textbook
  5. Review the video on truss analysis using the method of sections (MOS) - (slides)
  6. Download the Example Problems Chapter 3c and work on the problems
  7. After you have attempted Example Problems 3c, review the posted solutions:
    videos: 3c-1, 3c-2, 3c-3, & 3c-4
    pdfs: 3c-1, 3c-2, 3c-3, & 3c-4
  8. Read Section 4.1 in the textbook
  9. Review the video on internal loadings at a specified point - (slides)
  10. Complete HWK #5 by 9/11/25
  11. Review Section 4.1 in the textbook
  12. Review the video on internal loadings at a specified point - (slides)
  13. Download the Example Problems Chapter 4a and work on the problems
  14. After you have attempted the problems, review the posted solutions:
    videos: 4a-1 & 4a-2
    pdfs: 4a-1 & 4a-2
  15. Prepare for Quiz #3 on truss analysis using MOS on 9/18/25

 

Week 2 Overview (September 2-4)

Introduction to truss analysis

By the end of Week 2, students should be able to:
• Calculate support reaction for statically determinant trusses.
• Calculate the determinacy and stability of 2D trusses
• Calculate truss bar forces using the method of joints (MOJ)

Instructions:

  1. Complete Quiz #1 on 9/2/25 (finding reaction is a beam)
  2. Review the solution to Quiz 1 (available after the quiz)
  3. Complete HWK #2 by 9/2/25
  4. Read Sections 3.1-3.4 in the textbook
  5. Review the video on the determinacy and stability of trusses - (slides)
  6. Download the Example Problems Chapter 3a and work on the problems
  7. After you have attempted Example Problems 3a, review the posted solutions:
    pdfs: 3a-1 & 3a-2
  8. Review the video on truss analysis using the method of joints (MOJ) - (slides)
  9. Download the Example Problems Chapter 3b and work on the problems
  10. After you have attempted the problems, review the posted solutions:
    videos: 3b-1, 3b-2, 3b-3, & 3b-4
    pdfs: 3b-1, 3b-2, 3b-3, & 3b-4
  11. Complete HWK #3 by 9/4/25
  12. Prepare for Quiz #2 on truss analysis using MOJ on 9/11/25

 

Week 1 Overview (August 26-28)

Apply skills from CIVL 2131 for the analysis of statically determinate structures.

By the end of Week 1, students should be able to:
• Calculate support reaction for statically determinate structures.
• Calculate the determinacy and stability of 2D beams and frames

Instructions:

  1. Read Chapters 1 and 2 in the textbook
  2. Review the classroom presentations:
    1. What is CIVL 3121? (slides)
    2. MemFix4 video
    3. I-40 Bridge repair video
    4. ERIC building video Part 1
    5. ERIC building video Part 2
    6. King's Crossing Bridge video

  3. Read Sections 1.1 to 1.3 in the textbook
  4. Review the Introduction to structural analysis - video (slides)
  5. Read Sections 2.2 to 2.6
  6. Review the classroom presentation: Introduction to the analysis of determinate structures (slides)
  7. Download the Example Problems Chapter 2a and work on the problems
  8. After you have attempted the problems, review the posted solutions
    videos: 2a-1, 2a-2, 2a-3, 2a-4, 2a-5, & 2a-7
    PDFs: 2a-1, 2a-2, 2a-3, 2a-4, 2a-5, & 2a-7
  9. Download the Example Problems Chapter 2b, and work on the problems
  10. After you have attempted the problems, review the posted solutions
    PDFs: 2b-1, 2b-2, and 2b-3
  11. Complete HWK #1 (due 8/28/25)
  12. Prepare for Quiz #1 on 9/2/25 on finding reaction in a beam

 

 

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