Structural Anlysis and Design III CE 411


Syllabus

Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by displacement method; slope deflection, moment distribution, stiffness matrix; member stiffness; stiffness transformations; assembly of stiffness matrices and solution for beams, frames and trusses. Flexibility matrix. Influence lines for statically indeterminate beams, frames, arches and grids. Structural forms and their applications.

Lecture Slides


Ch. 1 Moment Distribution Method
1.1Moment Distribution for Beam (Part I) View
1.2Moment Distribution for Beam (Part II) View
1.3Moment Distribution for Frame View
Ch. 2 Slope Deflection Method
2.1Slope Deflection for Beam View
2.2Slope Deflection for Frame View
Ch. 3 Influence Line of Statically Indeterminate Structure
3.1Qualitative Influence Line View
3.2Quantitative Influence Line View
Ch. 4 Flexibility Method
4.1Flexibility Method for Beam and Frame View
Ch. 5 Stiffness Method
5.1Stiffness Method for Beam View
5.2Stiffness Method for Frame View
5.3Stiffness Method for Truss View
Ch. 6 Computer Application of Stiffness Method
6.1Stiffness Method for Truss View
6.2Stiffness Method for Beam View

Prerequisites

Strudents are required to complete CE 313 prior to registration on this course.

Grading Policy

Activities Percentage Remarks
Mid Term Exam 30% Answer 3 questions out of 4
Quiz 20% Best 2 out of 3
Assignment 10% All of 2 out of 2
Final Exam 30% Answer 3 questions out of 4
Attendance 10% Less than 50% will obtain zero marks

Class Times

There are 2 sessions per week, 1 hour on each session.

Readings

  • Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8e, Pearson Education.
  • Norris, Willbur and Utku, Elementary Structural Analysis, 4e, Mc-Graw Hill Education.
  • Shedd and Vawter, Theory of Simple Structures, 2e, John Wiley and Sons.