CIVILEN 4310
Transcript Abbreviation:
Struct Analysis
Course Description:
Deflection in trusses, beams, and frames. Solution of Indeterminate Structures by methods of consistent deformations and moment distribution. Beam and truss analysis using stiffness method.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3310 (431).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 531.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be skilled in the calculation of deflection of beams, trusses and frames
Be able to analyze statically indeterminate structures using the flexibility methods such as method of consistent deformation
Be able to analyze statically indeterminate structures using the stiffness methods and moment distribution method
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principle of Virtual Work: Deflection of Trusses by Virtual Work Method Deflection of Frames by Virtual Work Method | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by the Force Method: Force Method of Analysis: General Procedure; Maxwell’s Theorem of Reciprocal Deflection; Betti’s Law; Force Method of Analysis: Beams; Force Method of Analysis: Frames | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Beams | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures Portal method, Cantilever method | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Moment Distribution Method:Moment Distribution for Beams; Stiffness-Factor Modifications; Moment Distribution for Frames: No Sidesway; Moment Distribution for Frames: Sidesway | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Truss analysis using stiffness method: Member stiffness matrix; Displacement and force transformation matrices; Truss stiffness matrix | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Frame analysis using stiffness method: Member and structure stiffness matrices and applications | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| homeworks | 20% |
| midterm 1 | 20% |
| midterm 2 | 20% |
| final | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Analysis | Hibbeler, R.C. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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