Pre-requisite(s)

Structural Analysis-I (CE-2423)

Recommended Book(s)

Structural Analysis. Hibbeler, R. C., Prentice Hall; 8th Edition (March 7, 2011)

Intermediate Structural Analysis. Wang, C. K., McGraw-Hill Education – Europe (January 1, 1984)

Reference Book(s)

Analysis Of Structures. West, H. H: An Integration Of Classical And Modern Methods. John Wiley And Sons Ltd; 2nd Edition (August 23,1989)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To familiarize students with various methods of analysis of indeterminate structures.

2. To develop the skills for using the state-of-the-art methods of structural analysis.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

CLO:1            Have a skill to apply basic methods of analysis of indeterminate structures.

CLO:2            Have a skill to apply advanced methods of analysis of indeterminate structures.

CLO:3            Have the ability to analyze indeterminate structures using software.

COURSE CONTENTS

Analysis Of Indeterminate Structures Using Force Approach

  • Compatibility methods for beams and frames with and without support settlement
  • Analysis of indeterminate trusses

Analysis Of Indeterminate Structures Using Stiffness Approach

  • Moment distribution for beams and frames for prismatic and non-prismatic members with and without side-sway and support settlement
  • Slope deflection method for beams and frames with and without support settlement

Matrix Methods

  • Introduction to flexibility method
  • Determination of flexibility matrix for beams
  • Introduction to stiffness method
  • Development of member and structure stiffness matrices
  • Bending moment and shear force diagrams
  • Application of computer programs

Finite Element Method

  • Introduction to finite elements
  • Stiffness matrices for bar elements
  • Triangular elements and Rectangular elements
  • Shape function
  • Displacement functions
  • Transformation matrices
  • Structure stiffness matrix
  • Introduction to Plastic analysis of structures
  • Analysis of two-hinged arches
  • Influence Line Diagram (ILD) for Indeterminate Members

Software Application

  • Analysis of indeterminate structures using software.

MAPPING OF CLOs TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

CLO’s

CLO-1

(Basic methods)

CLO-2

(Advanced Methods)

CLO-3

 (Software Application )

PLO’s

PLO-1

(Engineering Knowledge)

 

PLO-2

(Problem Analysis)

PLO-3

(Design/Development of Solutions)

PLO-4

(Investigation)

PLO-5

(Modern Tool Usage)

PLO-6

(The Engineer and Society)

PLO-7

(Environment and Sustainability)

PLO-8

(Ethics)

PLO-9

(Individual and Team work)

PLO-10

(Communication)

PLO-11

(Project Management)

PLO-12

(Lifelong Learning)

MAPPING OF CLOs TO ASSESSMENT MODULES

CLOs

CLO:1

CLO:2

CLO:3

Assessment Modules

Assignments (20-25%)

 

Quizzes (15-20%)

Midterm Exam (20%)

 

Final Exam (40-45%)