Civil Engineering

435. Advanced Structural Analysis II. Multistory and complex frames   Influence lines for statically indeterminate structures. Cables. Space frames. Solutions by use of digital computer. Three lectures. Fall  (Cr.3) 

Prerequisite: CIVL 309.

Course Goals:

1. To prepare students to understand the behavior of a complete structural system.

2. To make the students able to analyze and design a structural system according the national building codes.

3. To expose the students to the processes and the different stages involved of putting a project together.

Course Objectives: 

The student will be able to:

• Have complete understanding of  kinematic and static indeterminacy of a structure.

• Analyze any indeterminate by choosing the most appropriate and efficient method.

• Apply the knowledge of influence lines to analyze and understand the behavior of a structure under the influence of live load.

• Analyze any structural system loaded according the specifications of the national building codes, i.e BOCA, UBC, IBC, and AASHTO.

• Developing computer programs to determine the wind  load on a structural system, and analyzing the system.

• Developing computer programs to determine the seismic load on a structural system, and analyzing the system.

• Complete understanding of the portal and the cantilever methods.

• Perform a complete analysis of structural systems composed of cables, and arches.

• Clear understanding of plastic analysis.

Course Syllabus

Textbook:  None

Reference Sources:  UBC Uniform Building Code, BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators, IBC International Building Code, Seismic Design Handbook, AASHTO American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials

Topics:

1. Review and introduction.  3 lectures

2. Influence lines for statically indeterminate structures, classical methods, and mathematical models.  7 lectures

3. Building analysis, gravity loading.  3 lectures

4. Building analysis, lateral loading and combined loading.  5 lectures

5. Portal and cantilever methods.  5 lectures

6. Bridge analysis, introduction, loadings, and types.  2 lectures

7. Cable structures, suspension bridges.  4 lectures

8. Arch structures, arch bridges.  3 lectures

9. Plastic analysis.  3 lectures

10. Testing (3 tests, and a comprehensive final examination).  8 hours

Computer Usage:  MathCAD, Maple, and spreadsheets are used for matrix manipulation and derivation of mathematical functions to plot influence lines.  RISA-2D is used for the analysis of structures, homework, and projects .

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:  Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Moujalli Hourani                       Date: April 6, 2000