Course Code & Number
CE 311
Course Title
Structural Analysis
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
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.
Software Usage
Matlab, Mathcad
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
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
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
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
Required Reading
1. Structural Analysis by R.C. Hibbeler, 8th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011
Grading
Quiz/Homework - 15%
Midterms - 55%
Final - 30%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload |
Hrs |
| Course Readings |
25 |
| Exams/Quizzes |
10 |
| Case Study Analysis |
15 |
| Oral Presentation |
3 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
