North South University

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE)

BSCEE program Course Outline: CEE212 Solid Mechanics

1 INFORMATION

COURSE

Course Code CEE212

Course Title Solid Mechanics
Credit hours 3
Semester Spring 2025
Prerequisite CEE210: Engineering Mechanics
Courses
CEE214: Engineering Materials
classroom SAC 316, NSU main campus, Bashundhara, Dhaka
Class timings

FACULTY
Faculty Initial MIK
Faculty name Dr. Md. Imran Kabir
Office
Office hours
Email address [email protected]
Mobile Phone
Tutorial sessions Will be declared and usually provided by the Teaching Assistant

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Methods of structural analysis of beams and frames; Internal forces; axial force, shear force and
bending moment diagrams of statically determinate beams; deflection of beams; stresses and strains in
solid bodies, constitutive relationships; states of stress (axial, bending, shear, and torsion);
Transformation of stresses and strains, instability of columns.
COURSE CONTENTS
1. Fundamentals of structural mechanics: Methods, supports, reactions and internal forces
2. Beam statics: Shear force and bending moment diagrams, graphical methods, bending
deformation of a straight member, flexural formula
3. Axially loaded members: Axially loads, axial force diagrams
4. Mechanical properties of materials: Stress, strain, deformation
5. Stress on beams: Flexural stress, torsional stress, shear stress, shear flow, shear center
6. Deflection of beams: Direct integration method and conjugate beam method
7. Stress transformations
8. Buckling of columns: Critical load, slenderness ratio, different support types, effective
column length factor

TEXT BOOK:
1. Mechanics of Materials, R.C. Hibbeler, 9th Edition
This is a required textbook, and students must bring it to the classroom

Course Outline: CEE212, DCEE, NSU, Spring 2025

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Mechanics of Materials, Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., John T. DeWolf, David
F. Mazurek, 7th Edition

2 COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
i. Grasp the concept of internal force systems of beams and frame members and compute the
internal forces at various locations.
ii. Understand the deflection patterns of beams and calculate slope/displacements at various
locations
iii. Comprehend the concepts and relations between stress and strain for structural materials.
iv. Analysis of various stresses (flexural, shear, axial, torsion) in beams including their
combined effects.
v. Understand the concepts relating to stability of columns

COURSE OUTCOMES (COs):

i. CO1: Construct and demonstrate the axial force, the shear force and the bending moment
variations for statically determinate beams.
ii. CO2: Distinguish structural materials based on their mechanical properties.
iii. CO3: Evaluate and Interpret the axial stress, flexural stress, shear stress and torsion stress in
beams
iv. CO4: Construct and demonstrate the slope of the elastic curve and displacement of statically
determinate beams at any location.
v. CO5: Evaluate the axial stresses in members and conclude the failure load of compression
members due to buckling.

MAPPING OF COURSE OUTCOMES TO BSCEE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

L: Slightly maps (low); M: Moderately maps (medium); H: Substantially maps (high)
(k) Project management
Design/development of

(i) Individual work and

(e) Modern tool usage

(l) Life-long learning

(g) Environment and
(b) Problem analysis

(f) The engineer and

(j) Communication
(d) Investigation
(a) Engineering

sustainability

and finance
Knowledge

teamwork
(h) Ethics
solutions

society
POs

(c)

CO1 L H
CO2 H M L
CO3 M H M
CO4 H M
CO5 H H

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CO DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES

Course Bloom’s taxonomy, Delivery methods and activities Assessment tools

outcomes domain/level
(C: Cognitive (knowledge),
P: Psychomotor (skills) A:
Affective (Attitude)
CO1 C3 Lecture, examples, exercises, hands- Quizzes, In-class exams,
on practice, tutorials, homework midterm exams, assignment
CO2 C4 Lecture, examples Quizzes
In-class exams, Midterm
CO3 C5 Lecture, exercises, assignments
Exam, assignment
Lecture, examples, exercises, hands- Quizzes, In-class exams, Final
CO4 C3
on practice, tutorials, homework exams, assignment
Lectures, exercises, hands-on Quizzes, In-class exams, Final
CO5 C5
practice exams, assignment

Cognitive domain (knowledge-based): C

1: Knowledge, 2: Comprehension, 3 Application, 4 Analysis, 5: Synthesis, 6: Evaluation
The affective domain (emotion-based): Attitude A
1: Receiving, .2: Responding, 3: Valuing, 4: Organizing, 5: Characterizing
The psychomotor domain (action-based): P
1: Perception, 2: Set, 3: Guided response, 4: Mechanism, 5: Complex overt response, 6: Adaptation,
7: Origination

3 TEACHING/LEARNING STRATEGIES
Teaching Strategies Assessment Strategies
Project/Internship Report (Individual/group)

Complex Engineering Problem solving

Drawing/Design/Poster submission
Multimedia/Video demonstrations

Written exams (Midterm/Final)

Multimedia Presentation
in-class problem solving

Lab Report/Field Report

Case studies Report

Home Assignments

Take Home Exams

Group discussions

Oral (viva voce)

In-class Q&A
Class lecture

Home work

Term Paper
Field Visit

Lab Work

Quizzes
CLO

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Course Outline: CEE212, DCEE, NSU, Spring 2025

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4 EVALUATION:
Distribution of numerical scores
Class attendance 5%
Quizzes, in-class exams 20% Surprise quizzes (all not counted)
Midterm Exams 30% Declared in the previous class
Assignments I 15%
Final Exam 30%

5 POLICIES

GRADING POLICY:
Generally, NSU grading policy will be followed. However, minor deviation is possible depending on
the situation.
EXAM POLICY:
There is no make-up option for quizzes and in-class exams. A make-up exam for a midterm or final
exam will not be scheduled unless an absence is due to an absolutely unavoidable, justifiable reason.
For such unavoidable situations, a written explanation must be presented prior to the exam. If a class
test or midterm exam cannot be administered on the scheduled date, it will be automatically
rescheduled to the next available class, unless otherwise indicated.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
After the faculty, students must swipe their RFID cards at the card reader located in the classroom. A
card swipe that is 30 minutes late will be considered absent. Four consecutive absences may result
discontinuation.

6 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION POLICY

Use of Canvas LMS

 Detail information about the Canvas Learning Management system is available here
http://www.northsouth.edu/canvas/
 All documents (Course outline, Handouts, study materials, PowerPoint presentations) will
uploaded in Canvas
 Announcements/Discussions Board in Canvas will be used.
 Assignments will be uploaded in Canvas with the submission deadlines.
 Students may also communicate through Canvas

Other ways of communication

 Students may send e mails to [email protected]
 Communications through social media platforms (Facebook etc.) are not official and
discouraged.
 The Faculty may send sms to all or individual student by using the rds system

7 ACADEMIC ADVISING
 Students should use the following link to find their Academic Advisor on the Department's
website. http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/seps/cee/

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 Academic difficulties relating to the program may be discussed with the Academic Advisor.
Advisors can be contacted by rds, e-mail, and in-person consultations in their office.
 Advisor meetings are recorded and preserved in the rds system. The adviser can also look up
a semester's courses and attendance data in rds.
 The advisor will overall counsel, guide and mentor a student. However, course-related
difficulties can be discussed with faculty during the consultation hours posted on the office
door.

8 OUTCOME ACHIEVEMENTS
 Students will receive their midterm exam scripts when they have been marked. Faculty will
discuss the Course Outcomes covered and their levels of achievement.
 Faculty will provide feedback on Course Outcome achievements in quizzes, assignments,
presentations etc.
 Student’s feedback on Course Outcomes survey will be conducted through google form at the
end of the semester.

Course Outline: CEE212, DCEE, NSU, Spring 2025

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE)

9 LECTURE SCHEDULE
* One Day = 1.0 lecture hours, One week = Two lectures, Total 36 lectures = 36 lecture hours

Day Material covered Textbook Chapter

Hibbeler 9th edition
Week 1 Review of Mechanics and Classification of beams
Week 2 Calculation of beam reactions Chapter 6
Week 3 Calculation of beam internal forces Chapter 6
Week 4 Shear force and bending moment diagrams of beams Chapter 6
Week 5 Shear force and bending moment diagrams of beams Chapter 6
Week 6 Force and Deformation of Axially loaded Members Chapter 4
Midterm I
Week 7 Stress and strain, axially loaded members Chapter 1, 2
Week 8 Mechanical properties of materials Chapter 3
Week 9 Bending stresses in Beams Chapter 6
Week 10 Bending and Shear stresses in beams Chapter 6, 7
Week 11 Torsional members and torsional stresses Chapter 5
Week 12 Stress transformations and principal stresses Chapter 9

Week 13 Deflection of beams Chapter 14

Week 14 Direct Integration Method Chapter 14
Week 15 Buckling of Columns Chapter 15
Final Exam

10 CODE OF CONDUCT
 It is imperative that students adhere to the established rules of conduct, which include arriving
on time, remaining quiet during class, and not departing early.
 Exam cheating will be regarded a serious offense, and the student will be referred to the
university's disciplinary body.
 All of the materials should be tidy, free of confusion, and exhibit professional demeanor.
 Duplicating another's work verbatim is a serious violation.
 Plagiarism occurs when you use someone else's words, even if you only make slight
alterations to the meaning.

Course Outline: CEE212, DCEE, NSU, Spring 2025

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE)

11 BSCEE PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

(a) Engineering knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in K1 to K4 respectively to the solution
of complex engineering problems.
(b) Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences
and engineering sciences. (K1 to K4)
(c) Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public
health and safety, cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations. (K5)
(d) Investigation: Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (K8)
and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
(e) Modern tool usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with
an understanding of the limitations. (K6)
(f) The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional
engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems. (K7)
(g) Environment and sustainability: Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of
professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and
environmental contexts. (K7)
(h) Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms
of engineering practice. (K7)
(i) Individual work and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
(j) Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
(k) Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering
management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a
member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

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(l) Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
(m) Contemporary Issues
Demonstrate sound knowledge on global and local contemporary civil engineering issues.
Knowledge Profile

Attribute
K1 A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable
to the discipline
K2 Conceptually based mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and the formal
aspects of computer and information science to support analysis and modeling applicable
to the discipline
K3 A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals
required in the engineering discipline
K4 Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and
bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering
discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline
K5 Knowledge that supports engineering design in a practice area
K6 Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in
the engineering discipline
K7 Comprehension of the role of engineering in society and identified issues
in engineering practice in the discipline: ethics and the engineer’s
professional responsibility to public safety; the impacts of engineering activity;
economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability
K8 Engagement with selected knowledge in the research literature of the
discipline

Course Outline: CEE212, DCEE, NSU, Spring 2025