(1) Can introduce content related to structural mechanics in English based on the knowledge obtained so far in the Architecture and Civil Engineering departments (H) (Nakagawa).
(2) Can solve statically indeterminate structures using the three moment method (F) (Ishimaru).
(3) Can derive the deflection formula for thin plates from the basic formula (F) (Ishimaru).
Outline:
1. Introduce in English structural mechanics studied in the Regular Course. Group learning will be conducted using active learning education (AL education). (Taught by Nakagawa: 7 weeks)
2. Structural mechanics: Each group will present and explain to each other their research on the three moment method for solving statically indeterminate structures to deepen their understanding. In addition, there will be lectures on solutions for thin plates. (Taught by Ishimaru: 8 weeks)
This course will be taught by an instructor (Nakagawa) who was involved in structural design of buildings at a company by making use of his experience, so that students can present in English structural mechanics that they studied in the Regular Course.
Style:
The lectures will be divided into two halves: Nakagawa will teach the first, and Ishimaru the second.
1. The exercises to introduce structural mechanics in English will be done in groups. Students will mingle together and discuss various details to create content in English regardless of whether they are from the Architecture or Civil Engineering department. The teacher in charge (Nakagawa) will provide supplementary lessons on structural mechanics as appropriate during the classes, and will provide instructions for creating English presentations.
2. Studies regarding the three moments method are basically base in groups. After understanding the solution, students will then individually create questions and answers to deepen their understanding. For solutions for thin plates, students will be taught in the usual lecture style.
Notice:
This course's content will amount to 90 hours of study in total. These hours include the learning time guaranteed in classes and the standard self-study time required for pre-study / review, and completing assignment reports. Before taking the course, carefully pre-study the handouts distributed in advance to fully understand the content to attend classes. Students will be required to be able to solve and calculate differential equations for report assignments.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.
The minimum score for a pass will be 60% based on the following performance evaluation methods. The overall evaluation will be calculated with the following ratio of each teacher in charge: Nakagawa 1/2 and Ishimaru 1/2.
Nakagawa: Assignment presentation for 1 (60%), and a report for (2) (40%).
Ishimaru: Evaluations will be based on :
1. Each group's presentation on the questions, answers, and solution methods for statically indeterminate structures (20%)
2. Exams (60%)
3. A report on the thin plates solutions (20%)
The report assignments are as follows:
Nakagawa: Evaluations will be based on the assignment presentation (30%) and the graduation research introduction in English (20%).
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| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Class plans and guidance
Explain the class plans and content of this course. Explain the outline of structural mechanics (statically determinate and indeterminate mechanics) studied in the Regular Course. |
Can understand the class plans and the content of this course.
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| 2nd |
Content creation for the presentations on statically determinate mechanics (1)
Discuss in groups and think specifically about what content to create. |
Can discuss in group to work on the assignment and create content.
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| 3rd |
Content creation for the presentations on statically determinate mechanics (2)
Discuss in groups and think specifically about what content to create. Create presentation data. |
Can discuss in group to work on the assignment and create content.
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| 4th |
English presentations on statically determinate mechanics
Each group will present their English summary on statically determinate mechanics using slides. Afterwards, discuss among the teacher and students. |
Can make presentations in groups and ask questions to other groups.
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| 5th |
Content creation for the presentations on statically indeterminate mechanics (1)
Discuss in groups and think specifically about what content to create. |
Can discuss in group to work on the assignment and create content.
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| 6th |
Content creation for the presentations on statically indeterminate mechanics (2)
Discuss in groups and think specifically about what content to create. |
Can discuss in group to work on the assignment and create content.
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| 7th |
English presentations on statically indeterminate mechanics
Each group will present their English summary on statically indeterminate mechanics using slides. Afterwards, discuss among the teacher and students. |
Can make presentations in groups and ask questions to other groups.
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| 8th |
Review on the sectional forces of beams
Find sectional forces diagrams of beams as a review. |
Can find sectional forces diagrams of beams
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Solutions for the three moment method 1
Research in groups the three moment method, which is a means for solving statically indeterminate structures to understand it together. |
Research and understand the solution for the three moment method on one's own.
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| 10th |
Solutions for the three moment method 2
Using a solution with the three moment method as an example, create a question on one's own that is solved using the three moment method and answer for it. |
Using the three moment method, can create a question on one's own that is solved using the three moment method and the answer for it
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| 11th |
Solutions for the three moment method 3
Solve questions created by other students, and then score other students' answers who have solved the question you created. |
Can score the other students' answers who have solved the question you have created
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| 12th |
Learning the three moment method
Each person will explain the solution for a problem in front of all other students, and learn the three moment method. |
Can explain the answer of the question you have created
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| 13th |
Solution methods for beams
Understand how to solve simple beams using a Fourier series. |
Can solve simple beams using a Fourier series
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| 14th |
Solutions for thin plates 1
Learn how to solve simply-supported thin plates based on the thin-plate theory. |
Can explain how to solve simply-supported thin plates based on thin-plate theory.
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| 15th |
Solutions for thin plates 2
Derive the deflection formula for simply-supported thin plates based on thin-plate theory. |
Can explain how to solve simply-supported thin plates based on thin-plate theory.
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| 16th |
Final exam
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