Author Archives: John McCullough

Everyone, the new syllabus has been posted. This accounts for the changes we’ve had to make due to the snow day. The rest of the semester will be pretty tight for us to fit in all the information we need … Continue reading →

Here are the topics, and point values, for the mid-term. You can also download the test outline here: Mid-term Outline Calculations (60 points) Calculate stress and strain Draw free body diagrams Calculate reactions Find lengths and tensions for bridles Determine loads … Continue reading →

Alright class, at this point we have covered many of the mathematical concepts and procedures we need to solve rigging problems. For the rest of the semester, we are going to put those concepts into practice by solving real-world problems. … Continue reading →

Welcome back. I hope everyone had a good break and that everyone is ready to get back into the swing of things. We have a lot of material to cover this semester, and we start covering serious topics from day … Continue reading →