MECH 3751L 02: Stress and Strain Analysis Lab

MECH 3751L - Stress and Strain Analysis 1 Laboratory

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 40787,

Credit hours: 1

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Instructor

Anthony Viviano

Email: avviviano@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Anthony Viviano, P.E.
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

Professional Engineers License PE.72316

Consulting, VECOR,LLC.
Master’s, Mechanical Engineering, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s, Mechanical Engineering, Youngstown State University

Instructor Office Location: Moser 2530
Instructor Office Phone: (330) 941-3017

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Course Description

3751L. Stress and Strain Analysis 1 Laboratory. Transmission and reflection photoelasticity. State and dynamic strain gage applications using computer-aided data acquisition. Three hours laboratory per week. Concurrent with MECH 3751. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional “Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design”, 2024 Edition Richard Budynas & Keith Nisbett 9781266929892

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

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Wed 8/26 Handout Review of Statics and Internal Force Diagrams
Wed 9/2 Lab-1 Handout Lab 1: Photoelasticity Review Homework
Wed 9/9 Lab 1: Photoelasticity
Wed 9/16 Lab-2 Handout Lab 2: Photoelasticity Lab 1 Homework
Wed 9/23 Lab 2: Photoelasticity
Wed 9/30 Lab-3 Handout Lab 3: Photoelasticity Lab 2 Technical Memo
Wed 10/7 Lab 3: Photoelasticity
Wed 10/14 Lab-4 Handout Lab-4 Strain Gauge Lab 3 Presentation
Wed 10/21 Lab-4 Strain Gauge
Wed 10/28 Lab-5 Handout Lab-5 Strain Gauge Lab 4 Homework
Wed 11/4 Lab-6 Handout Lab-5 Strain Gauge
Lab-6 Strain Gauge
Wed 11/11 No Class
Wed 11/18 Lab-6 Strain Gauge Lab 5 Technical Memo
Wed 11/25 No Class
Wed 12/2 Lab 6 Presentation

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.