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Course Code & Number:
CE 311
Course Title:
Structural Analysis
Level:
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Academic Year
2021
Semester
Spring
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.
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite
Pre-requisites:
NONE
Co-requisites:
NONE
Instructor:
Syllabus File:
Sap Event ID:
50157651
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
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Questioning
Reading
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Simulation & Games
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz/Homework
Student Workload:
Course Readings
25
hrs
Exams/Quizzes
10
hrs
Case Study Analysis
15
hrs
Oral Presentation
3
hrs