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 1 Overview (August 20-22)

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: TBP (To be posted)
   PDFs: TBP
   
9. Download the Example Problems Chapter 2b, and work on the problems
10. After you have attempted the problems, review the posted solutions
    PDFs: TBP
11. Complete HWK #1 (due 1/22/26)
12. Prepare for Quiz #1 on 1/27/26 on finding reaction in a beam

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