EMA
3702L-U03
MECHANICS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE LAB
Florida International University, Mechanical and
Materials Engineering Department
Spring 2017
Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR: Prof.
Yu Zhong, room: EC 3441, email: yzhong@fiu.edu
Office hours: Tuesday afternoon 1-3pm
CLASSROOM: EC 3275
SCHEDULE: 2:00-4:50pm
Monday
TEXTBOOK: Mechanics
of Materials, 6th ed or 7th ed.,
by Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr. & John T. Dewolf
McGraw-Hill,
2005, ISBN: 978-0072980905.
Lab
instructions will be given in the class or e-mailed to you.
OBJECTIVES: To
reinforce the concepts of the mechanics of materials and mechanical design
through hands-on experiences of the laboratory experiments. To practice in
experimental data analysis and technical report preparation
TENTATIVE LECTURES AND EXPERIEMNTS:
Topics:
1. Introduction to Mechanics of Materials,
Laboratory Safety, Writing Technical Reports
2. Materials Properties in Tension
and Torsion Loads; and Tensile Test.
3. Deflection, Shear Forces and
Bending Moments in Beam Bending
4. Experimental Data Analysis
5. Euler Buckling in Columns
6. Principal Stress and Strain, Stain Gage
7. Rockwell and Vickers Hardness
Test
8. Concepts of Mechanical Design,
Final Test and Discussions
Participation:
It is necessary to participate in all the experiments as part of your lab
group. Each participant will be responsible for one or two of the reports
depends on the arrangement of the class. All reports shall be in full length,
research project report style.
Experiments:
1: Tensile
Test
3: Beam
Bending
5: Principal
Stress and Strain
GRADING POLICY:
Lab
Reports 75%,
All lab reports have to be submitted in both
printed copy and electronic copy on time.
Late reports will have 20% per day penalty. The electronic copies have to be saved as:
with
a file name of EMA3702L_Experiment #_Your Name, and submitted during
Office hours.
Final Exam 25%,
A group final project and test will be given at the end of the semester. It
includes design, build and test. The final project will be presented and
competed in the class.
Attendency Counts!! One final point will be deducted with
one absence
A = 95.0 Ð 100
A- = 90.0 Ð 94.9
B+ = 86.7 Ð 89.9
B = 83.3 Ð 86.6
B- = 80.0 Ð 83.2
C+ = 76.7 Ð 79.9
C = 73.3 Ð 76.6
C- = 70.0 Ð 73.2
D = 60.0 Ð 69.9
F = below 60.0
ME Program
Educational Objectives:
Broad and in-depth knowledge of engineering
science and principles in the major fields of Mechanical Engineering for
effective engineering practice, professional growth, and as a base for
life-long learning. |
Hands-on experience with available instruments and
lab techniques to bridge classroom learning and practical, Òreal-lifeÓ
problems. |
The ability to utilize analytical and experimental
methods and modern computer technology for decision-making and engineering
design and to solve realistic engineering problems. |
The ability to work effectively with others in a
team while simultaneously maintaining independent and creative thought. |
The ability to communicate effectively and to
articulate technical matters using verbal, written, and graphic techniques. |
An adequate background to pursue graduate studies
in engineering and other fields. |
A sense of professional and social responsibility,
including a commitment to protect both occupational and public health and safety,
developed through consideration of moral, social, and ethical paradigms
related to the engineering profession and practice. |
ME
Program Outcomes:
A. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
science, and engineering. |
B. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as
well as to analyze and interpret data.
|
E. Ability to identify, formulates, and solves
engineering problems. |
F.
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. |
G. Ability to communicate effectively. |
I.
Recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long
learning. |
K. Ability to use the techniques, skills and
modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. |
L. Knowledge of probability and statistics,
including applications to Mechanical Engineering. |
M. Knowledge of mathematics and of basic and
engineering science necessary to carry out analysis and design appropriate to
Mechanical Engineering. |