CEEN 2602 01: Strength of Materials

CEEN 2602 - Strength of Materials

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41244,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Richard Deschenes

Email: radeschenes@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Associate Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications:
P.E., Ohio Board of Engineers and Surveyors
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas
Instructor Office Location: Moser 2445
Instructor Office Phone: 330 941 3029

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Course Description

2602. Strength of Materials. Relationships between loads, shear and bending moments in beams; combined stresses in beams; indeterminate beam analysis; virtual load; connections; columns. Prereq.: CEEN 2601. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Mechanics of Materials Beer, F., Johnston, E.R., DeWolf, J.T. & Mazurek, D.F. 978-1260113273

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 1.1-5 Stress and Strain Problem Set 1
8/31 2.1 Axial Force Problem Set 2
9/7 2.2-8 Axial Force Systems Problem Set 3
9/14 2.10-11 Stress Concentrations Problem Set 4
9/21 3.1-2 Torsion Problem Set 5
9/28 3.3-5 Power Transmission Problem Set 6
10/5 4.1-6 Bending Problem Set 7
10/12 5.1 Shear and Moment Problem Set 8
10/19 5.2-3 Beam Design Problem Set 9
10/26 6.1-3 Shear Stress Problem Set 10
11/2 7.1-3 Stress Transformation Problem Set 11
11/9 7.4 General State of Stress Problem Set 12
11/16 7.5-6 Failure Theories Problem Set 13
11/23 8.1-3 Reserved Problem Set 14
11/30 9.1 Stress in Beams Problem Set 15
12/7 Final Exam

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.