This paper outlines the design, construction, and fabrication of seven laboratory exercises and a design project for a sophomore level integrated statics and mechanics of materials course. The academic setting in which the course was created is given along with an overview of the course content. Each laboratory and design project is described in detail, including photographs, drawings of the equipment, student work requirements, principles demonstrated, and equipment design and fabrication. The experiences of the authors and their students with these projects during the Fall 1999 offering of the course are presented, and other classroom activities to enrich student learning are suggested.

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