Solid Mechanics Exam

Primary Source

Advanced Mechanics of Materials (6th edition), Boresi and Schmidt

  • Chapters 1-2,
  • Chapter 3, sections 3.1-3.4
  • Chapter 4, sections 4.1-4.4
  • Chapter 5, all sections
  • Chapter 6, sections 6.1-6.5, 6.7
  • Chapter 7, sections 7.1, 7.2
  • Chapter 8, sections 8.1-8.3
  • Chapter 9, sections 9.1-9.3
  • Chapter 12, section 12.3
  • Chapter 14, sections 14.1-14.3
  • Chapter 15, section 15.1

Associated USU Course

MAE 3040 Mechanics of Solids

Exam Format and Allowed Materials

  • Closed book.
  • Closed notes.
  • Graphing calculator allowed.
  • Formula sheet provided.

Study Recommendations

A set of practice problems is available. It is recommended that you study all relevant chapters including the prerequisite material in Chapter 1 (covered in ENGR 2140). This isn’t a math class. You don’t need to calculate eigenvalues by hand. It’s ok to pre-program commonly used functions into the calculator. When you use a calculator, clearly explain the nature of any calculations. Don’t just write “calculator” and give your answer. Show your work. Tedious calculations from prior coursework (for example: computing centroids and moments of inertia) will have the answers provided for you, to free up your attention for content that is more specific to this course.