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BMATWT 530 - Mechanics of Building Materials for Construction


Image: Cable Structure

Instructor:
Dr. Peggi Clouston
Holdsworth Hall, Room 127
clouston@nrc.umass.edu

NEWS ITEMS:

  • The first MIDTERM is coming up!

    When: Wednesday, October 8, 9:05-9:55am

    Where: Holdsworth 202

    Topics: Up to and including "Zero Force Members" in class slides.

    Duration: 50 minutes

    Please note: Bring your calculator. The exam is CLOSED BOOK, but 1 - 1-sided 81/2in x 11in cheatsheet is allowed.

  • Do the EXTRA CREDIT assignment before the midterm to earn an extra 3% on the midterm.

  • Go to the website ActiveStatics and try out ActiveStatics Online. They've got great graphics tools to help understand forces and structural response.

   


This course website is produced and maintained by Peggi L. Clouston
Building Materials and Wood Technology, Department of Natural Resources Conservation, College of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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