CE 311

Course Code & Number

CE 311

Course Title

Structural Analysis

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Introduction to structural analysis. Displacement methods: slope deflection method, moment distribution method and stiffness method. Derivation of element stiffness matrices, structure stiffness matrix assembly procedures. Computerized implementation of the stiffness method and use of instructional programs. Influence lines and moving loads.

Course Objectives

This is an introductory level course to analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures. Main objective of this course is to introduce the students the displacement and stiffness methods.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Recognize the difference between force and displacement based structural analysis methods
2. Analyze 2D frame structures using slope-deflection equations
3. Analyze 2D frame structures using the moment distribution method
4. Analyze 2D as well as 3D truss and frames structures using the stiffness method
5. Implement the stiffness method in a programming language
6. Develop influence lines for statically determinate and indeterminate structures

Recommended Reading

1. Fundamentals of Structural Analysis by K.Leet, C.M.Uang, A.M.Gilbert, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011 2. Matrix Structural Analysis by W.McGuire, R.H.Gallagher, R.D.Ziemian, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1999