Welcome to the course site for Mechanics of Building Materials (BCT 530) and Tectonics II (Arch-Des 650) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
- This course introduces students of Architecture and Construction Technology to the analysis and design of contemporary building materials. Fundamental structural concepts of Statics and Equilibrium are covered in detail and applied to statically determinate truss systems. Internal force and moment analysis is discussed followed by Strength of Materials, where students learn to determine stress and strain of simply supported beams. Beam design is introduced with allowable deflection, shear and bending stress evaluation. Column design then introduces the concept of lateral buckling and stability. Case studies and practical applications are employed throughout the course through in-class examples and illustrations, homework assignments and tutorial sessions.
- See you in class!
- Meetings:Spring Term – T/Th @ 1:00-2:15, Holdsworth 105
- Credits:3
SPIRE class number (Spring 2012): 55864
Instructor:Dr. Peggi Clouston
Office: Holdsworth Hall, Room 127
Office hours: Mondays and Thursdays from 2-3pm. Please email me if you would like to set up an appointment outside of these times.
email:clouston@eco.umass.edu
Teaching Assistant: Elizabeth Beauregard
Office hours: Tuesdays – 2:15 to 3:15 & Thursdays – 11:30 to 12:30 in Holdsworth lobby on the first floor.
email: esbeauregard@gmail.com