Force-deflection behavior of a planar structure. (Illustration by Louis Bucciarelli.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Louis Bucciarelli
MIT Course Number
1.105
As Taught In
Fall 2003
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Description
This course introduces students to basic properties of structural materials and behavior of simple structural elements and systems through a series of experiments. Students learn experimental technique, data collection, reduction and analysis, and presentation of results. Students generally take this subject during the same semester as 1.050, Solid Mechanics.