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MAE 343 INTERMEDIATE MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

Fall 2009 Semester August 24 December 18, 2009

COURSE SYLLABUS
Credits: 3 Hr
Prerequisite: MATH 251 (Grade of C or better) and MAE 243
Textbook: J. M. Gere, Mechanics of Materials, Seventh Edition, Cengage Learning, Toronto,
Canada, 2006, ISBN 0-534-55397-4
D. R. Askeland & P. P. Fulay, Essentials of Materials Science & Engineering,
Second Edition, CENGAGE Learning, Toronto Canada, 2009, ISBN 0-495-24446-3

Instructors:

Section 001 Dr. Darran Cairns: M, W, F 11:00 12:15, Room G102 ESB
Room 513 ESB, Phone: (304) 293-3330
E-mail: Darran.Cairns@mail.wvu.edu
Office Hours:

Section 003 Dr. Xingbo Liu: T, R, 15:30 16:45, Room G84 ESB
Room 509 ESB, Phone: (304) 293-3339
E-mail: Xingbo.Liu@mail.wvu.edu
Office Hours: T, R, 14:00-15:00, or by appointment

Expected Outcomes:

Key Course for Outcomes:

Outcome A.
Graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
Goal 1. Graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics effectively.
Goal 2. Graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of chemistry and physics effectively.
Goal 3. Graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of engineering effectively.

Outcome C.
Goal 1. For ME: Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design a mechanical system, component or
process to meet desired needs.
Goal 2. For ME: Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design a thermal system, component or process
to meet desired needs.

Goal 1. For AE: Graduates will have an ability to conceptually design an aircraft to meet specifications.
Goal 2. For AE: Graduates will have an ability to develop a preliminary design of an airborne structure or
propulsion system to meet desired needs.

Outcome G.
Graduates will have an ability to communicate effectively
Goal 1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate effective oral communication.
Goal 2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate effective written communication.

Outcome I.
Graduates will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
Goal 1. Graduates will recognize the need for continuing education, throughout their professional careers.
Goal 2. Graduates will recognize and be able to access available opportunities for continuing education,
either through formal frameworks or through personal initiatives.
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Related Course for Outcomes:

Outcome E.
Graduates will have an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
Goal 1. Graduates will be able to translate a set of objectives and constraints into solution approaches.
Goal 2. Graduates will be able to draw and label system diagrams.
Goal 3. Graduates will be able to formulate governing equations.
Goal 4. Graduates will be able to choose and execute a method of solution for given equations.

Outcome K.
Graduates will have an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
Goal 1. Graduates will have the ability to use modern laboratory equipment for a broad range of typical
engineering applications in the field of aerospace engineering including but not limited to advanced
instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems.
Goal 2. Graduates will have the ability to utilize commercial software for engineering analysis, simulations,
data management, computer aided design and manufacturing.

Final Exam:
It is important that the students taking this course understand that the final exam will be:
1. Comprehensive, i.e. it will include all topics listed on the attached syllabus, and
2. Common final, i.e. all groups will have the same problems on the final.
It is the responsibility of the student taking this course to ensure that he/she understands how to solve
any of the book example problems following each topic and that he/she can solve all the problems
listed as homework assignments.

Course Grading:
Homework assignments 10%
Quizzes 10%
1st Mid-Term Exam 15%
2nd Mid-Term Exam 15%
Computer Design & Report 10%
Project & Report 10%
Final Exam 30%

Typically grades will be assigned according to the following scale: A (90-100); B (80-89.9); C (70-
79.9); D (60-69.9); F (less than 60).

Class Attendance:
Class attendance is required and may be periodically recorded. Students cannot reasonably expect to
master the course material without regular attendance at class. Students are responsible for all material
covered and quizzes taken in class regardless of their attendance.

Quizzes:
Individual instructors may give quizzes at random classes. If quizzes are given, the instructors should
ensure that the homework solution format is followed. Quizzes will cover the material taught in the
pervious lectures as well as the reading assignments given to the students.

Policy on Missed Mid-term Exams or Quizzes:

Students may miss Mid-term exams due to an emergency case (for example, sudden illness) must
present a doctor notice with 24 hours of the exam date. If the excuse is accepted, the final exam score
will adjust to make for the missed mid-term.

Academic Integrity:
High level of academic integrity and honor is expected form each student. Each student is expected to
do his or her own work on homework, quizzes and exams. You may discuss the problems with other
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students but you may not copy solutions. You should make sure of your ability to solve the problems on
your own.

Statement on Social Justice:

WVU is committed to social justice. The instructor of this course concurs with WVUs commitment and
expects to maintain a positive learning environment, based upon open communication, mutual respect
and nondiscrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability,
veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin. Any suggestions are encouraged as
to how to further such a positive and open environment and to anticipate needing any type of
accommodation in order to participate in this class. Please advise us and make appropriate
arrangements with Disability Services (293-6700).

Days of Special Concern

WVU recognizes the diversity of its students and the needs of those who wish to be absent from class
to participate in Days of Special Concern, which are listed in the Schedule of Courses. Students
should notify their instructors by the end of the second week of classes or prior to the first Day of
Special Concern, whichever is earlier, regarding Day of Special Concern observances that will affect
their attendance. Further, students must abide by the attendance policy of their instructors as stated on
their syllabi. Faculty will make reasonable accommodation for tests or field trips that a student misses
as a result of observing a Day of Special Concern
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Tentative Course Syllabus

Week Date Topic Book
1 08/25 Introduction Chapter 1
08/27 Mechanical properties of metals Handouts
2 09/01 Fracture Chapter 8
09/03 Structure of metals Chapters 3 & 4
3 09/08 Hardening or metals-Diffusion Chapter 5
09/10 Failure theories Combined Loading Handouts
4 09/15 Energy Methods 243 book, sec.9.8
09/17 Energy Methods 243 book sec. 9.9
5 09/22 Review
09/24 Midterm I
6 09/29 Handouts
Computer Design (ProE)
10/01 Computer Design (ProE) Handouts
7 10/06 Phase diagrams Chapter 10
10/08 Phase diagrams Chapter 10
8 10/13 Strain Hardening & Annealing Chapter 8
10/15 Dispersion Hardening Chapter 11
9 10/20 Phase Transformation Chapter 12
10/22 Project
10 10/27 Mechanical Properties of Polymers Chapter 16
10/29 Viscoelasticity Handouts
11 11/03 Creep Chapter 7
11/05 Ceramics Chapter 15
12 11/10 Review
11/12 Midterm II
13 11/17 Statistical failure Chapter 7
11/19 Fatigue Chapter 7
14 11/24 Thanksgiving Break
11/26 Thanksgiving Break
15 12/01 Fatigue Chapter 7
12/03 Unsymmetric Bending Handouts
16 12/08 Review
12/10 Review
17 12/13-17 Final Week