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Lecture 1 - Introduction

The document is the first lecture for a course on experimental methods in structural engineering. It introduces the course contents, topics, resources, policies, grading, and facilities. It also covers the importance of experimental methods, objectives of the course, and safety rules for experimental testing.

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Lecture 1 - Introduction

The document is the first lecture for a course on experimental methods in structural engineering. It introduces the course contents, topics, resources, policies, grading, and facilities. It also covers the importance of experimental methods, objectives of the course, and safety rules for experimental testing.

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CIE 616

Experimental Methods In Structural Engineering

Prof. A.M. Reinhorn

LECTURE #1

Lecture #1: Introduction to Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering

Introduction of course contents and administrative issues:


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Introduction of basic subjects


Introduction to topics
Introduction to resources available and required for the course
Introduction of class policies and requirements
Grading
Visit of facilities virtual and physical
Safety instruction lab visit component

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Topics covered:
Importance of Experimental Methods
Backbone to Modern Applied Science and Engineering
Basic Skills as an Engineer
Necessary Measures as a Researcher
Overview of this Course
Objectives
Methods for how to learn this Course
Philosophy of Measurement & Experimental Testing
Theory vs. Practice
Quality vs. Quantity
Concept of Convolution and Filtering
Details and Generality
Testing,: Verification vs. Discovery
Notes:
References
Office Hours
Homework, Exam and Projects, Grading Policy
Safety rules and duties of experimentalist
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