Policy

CEE412 - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Policy

EXAMS

Exams will be closed book and closed notes, but a limited number of help sheets will be permitted. The exams are designed to test your individual knowledge about the subject material. Exams should be taken when scheduled. Taking an exam at another time has to be arranged with the instructor at least two weeks before the exam. The Honor Code shall apply and will be strictly enforced.

SAFETY

You are required to observe all posted safety rules and to follow safety instructions made by the instructor or GSI. In emergencies, you are required to follow University emergency protocols and to move to designated shelter areas when instructed.

HOMEWORK

Homework solutions are due during class on the assigned day. Randomly selected problems will be chosen for grading. Solutions for all assigned problems will be posted on the class website one day after the homework due date.

Homework sets turned in less that one day late will receive 75% credit. Homework assignments turned in later than this will receive no credit. If unusual circumstances arise which make it impossible for you to turn in your homework on time, please discuss it with me as soon as possible. If you have a valid reason, you can receive full credit for a late homework assignment.

Discussing homework problems with other students in this class is permitted (and encouraged). However, unless otherwise instructed, you are responsible for submitting your own assignment. Copying the work of another student will be considered a violation of the Honor Code.

You may use whatever type of paper you like (e.g., engineering paper, white lined paper, plain paper), but it must be standard 8½" by 11" paper. Please write as legibly as you can, and clearly indicate the final answer by using a double underline or by enclosing the answer in a box. Please number all pages in a homework set consecutively, and staple the pages together. Be sure your name appears on all pages.

ABET ASSESSMENT

As part of our ABET accreditation, the CEE department is required to measure and document how specific teaching goals are met for each class. For the purpose of ABET assessment, this class is required to satisfy the following ABET program outcomes:

	An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
	An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret the data.
	An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
	An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
	An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
	An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
	An ability to communicate effectively.
	A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life long learning.
	A knowledge of contemporary issues.
	An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
	A proficiency in a minimum of 4 major civil and environmental engineering areas.
	An understanding of professional practice issues such as procurement of work and the importance of licensure.

In order to satisfy these program outcomes, the course is designed to achieve the following objectives:

	Introduce you to important topics in the field of structural engineering.
	Make clear simplifying assumptions and idealizations used in structural analysis.
	Introduce various methods for determinate and indeterminate structural analysis.
	Train you to use commercial analysis software and make you aware of key limitations.
	Prepare you for more advanced courses in structural engineering, analysis and design.

E-MAIL POLICY

I will try and respond to your e-mails within 24-48 hours of receiving them. However, I would urge you to limit your e-mails to administrative issues only, such as grades, dates, etc. Discussion of homework problems is best done during office hours because of the practical nature of the problems.