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2016 Matrix Analysis of Structures (Theory & Practice) (16MST12)

This course introduces matrix analysis methods for modeling and analyzing civil engineering structures like beams, frames and grids. Students will learn to determine structural indeterminacies, develop stiffness matrices, and analyze structures using matrix methods and software like MATLAB and STAAD. Assessment includes assignments, tests, and exams on both theory and practical applications.

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2016 Matrix Analysis of Structures (Theory & Practice) (16MST12)

This course introduces matrix analysis methods for modeling and analyzing civil engineering structures like beams, frames and grids. Students will learn to determine structural indeterminacies, develop stiffness matrices, and analyze structures using matrix methods and software like MATLAB and STAAD. Assessment includes assignments, tests, and exams on both theory and practical applications.

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1nd SEM M.

Tech(Structural Engineering)
Matrix Analysis of Structures (Theory & Practice) (16MST12)
I. Course Overview
This course introduces the students to analyze civil engineering
structures mathematically modeled as beams, frames,grids using
displacement method.
II.
Objectives

Course Learning Objectives (CLO):


Graduates shall be able to
1. Apply the knowledge of different types of structures, to assess their degrees
of freedom and indeterminacy.
2. Utilize concepts of matrix methods to model structural component.
3. Analyze the behavior of different types of structures.
4. Evaluate and compare beams, frames and trusses with different degrees of
freedom.

III.

Detailed Course Description


This course mainly emphasizes on analyzing structures using matrix
methods. Different types of structures and evaluation of their static and
kinematic indeterminacies will be dealt. The two methods of analysis of
structures in civil engineering domain i.e. force and displacement methods
will be briefed and stiffness method in detailed and comprehensively
manner on beams, frames and grids. The students will also be made to
analyze problems on MATLAB, STAAD in their laboratory classes.

IV.

Required Prerequisites
Structural analysis of indeterminate structures, matrix methods
Assessment Strategy

V.

Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) for Theory


CIE will consist of TWO Tests, TWO Quizzes and ONE assignment. The test
will be for 30 marks each and the quiz for 10 marks each. The assignment
will be for 20 marks. The total marks for CIE (Theory) will be 100 marks.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) for Practical
CIE for the practical courses will be based on the performance of the
student in the laboratory, every week. The laboratory records will be
evaluated for 40 marks. One test will be conducted for 10 marks. The total
marks for CIE (Practical) will be for 50 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination (SEE) for Theory
The question paper will have FIVE questions with internal choice from
each unit. Each question will carry 20 marks. Student will have to answer
one question from each unit. The total marks for SEE (Theory) will be 100
marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination (SEE) for Practical
SEE for the practical courses will be based on conducting the experiments
and proper results for 40 marks and 10 marks for viva-voce. The total
marks for SEE (Practical) will be 50 marks.

VI.

Course Format

Teaching contact hours per week


Total hours

: 04
: 48

Internal assessment marks


:100
Examination marks
: 100
LABORATORY
One class of 3hours duration per week : 14
Internal assessment marks
:50
Examination marks
: 50
SYLLABUS
Unit I

09Hr
s
Introduction to matrix, Types of matrices, Solution techniques including numerical
problems for simultaneous equation, Gauss elimination and Cholesky method, Band
width consideration.
Unit II
10Hr
s
Static and Kinematic indeterminacy of rigid jointed frames, trusses and grids.
Concepts of stiffness and flexibility, development of structure stiffness matrices
for continuous beams, two dimensional rigid jointed structures using basic
fundamental approach. Analysis of continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid plane
frames by stiffness method (having not more than 3 coordinates 3x3 stiffness
matrix)
Unit III

10Hr
s

Displacement-transformation matrix using Stiffness Method, Development of global


stiffness matrix for continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid plane frames (having
not more than six degrees of freedom 6x6 stiffness matrix) ,Analysis of
continuous beams, plane trusses and rigid plane frames by stiffness method
(having not more than 3 degrees of freedom 3x3 stiffness matrix).Analysis
considering effect of sinking of supports, temperature, linear and rotational springs.
Unit IV

09Hr
s

Development of element stiffness matrix, global stiffness matrix by direct stiffness


method for two dimensional beams, frames and trusses (having not more than six
degrees of freedom 6x6 stiffness matrix), Analysis of continuous beams, plane
trusses and rigid plane frames by direct stiffness method (having not more than 3
degrees of freedom 3x3 stiffness matrix).
Unit V

10Hr
s

Principles of analysis of three dimensional space truss, grid structures using direct
stiffness method- development of structure stiffness matrix. Numerical problems
restricted to three degrees of freedom.
Unit VI (Lab Component)

14 classes each of 3hrs duration


Analysis using MATLAB Software
1) Analysis of plane trusses by displacement transformation stiffness method.
2) Analysis of rigid plane frames by displacement transformation stiffness method
3) Analysis of plane trusses by direct stiffness method
4) Analysis rigid plane frames by direct stiffness method
5) Analysis space truss by direct stiffness method
6) Analysis grid structures by direct stiffness method
Analysis using Staad Pro Software
7) Analysis of two dimensional structures.
8)Analysis of space structures.

VII Lesson Plan


Unit

Topic

No. Of
Classes

Matrices types, inversion

02

Solution techniques-gauss elimination, Cholesky


method, band width consideration
Static and Kinematic indeterminacy of rigid jointed
frames, trusses and grids.
Concepts of stiffness and flexibility, development
of structure stiffness matrices for continuous
beams, two dimensional rigid jointed structures
using basic fundamental approach.
Analysis of continuous beams, plane trusses and
rigid plane frames by stiffness method (having not
more than 3 coordinates 3x3 stiffness matrix)
Displacement-transformation
matrix
using
Stiffness Method, Development of global stiffness
matrix for continuous beams, plane trusses and
rigid plane frames (having not more than six
degrees of freedom 6x6 stiffness matrix) ,
Analysis of continuous beams, plane trusses and
rigid plane frames by stiffness method (having not
more than 3 degrees of freedom 3x3 stiffness
matrix).Analysis considering effect of sinking of
supports, temperature, linear and rotational
springs.
Development of element stiffness matrix, global
stiffness matrix by direct stiffness method for two
dimensional beams, frames and trusses (having

06

Total
Class
Per
Chapter
09

03
04
10
03
04

05

10

05

09

not more than six degrees of freedom 6x6


stiffness matrix).
Analysis of continuous beams, plane trusses and
rigid plane frames by direct stiffness method
(having not more than 3 degrees of freedom 3x3
stiffness matrix).
Principles of analysis of three dimensional space
truss, grid structures using direct stiffness
methodDevelopment of structure stiffness matrix.
Numerical problems restricted to three degrees
of freedom.
TOTAL

05

04
05

09

48

Expected Course Outcomes:


After successful completion of this course the student student will be able to:
CO1. Apply the concepts of matrix methods to model trusses, beams, and
frames.
CO2. Analyze structures using matrix methods by analytical methods and
software tools with different degrees of freedom
CO3.
Evaluate and compare behaviour of structural elements under different
boundary conditions.
Reference Books:
1.

2.
3.
4.

S.Rajasekaran,
G.
Sankarasubramanian
Computational
Structural
Mechanics, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt Ltd, 7th Edition, 2015, NewDelhi110092.ISBN-13: 978-8120317345,ISBN-10:8120317343.
Damodar Maity, Computer Analysis of Framed Structures I K International
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.,2007, ISBN-13: 978-8189866198.
Rudra Pratap, Getting started with MatLab Oxford University Press,2010
ISBN: -13:978-0-19-806919-5
Amos Gilat,Matlab An introduction with applications, Wiley Publications, 4 th
edition 2012, ISBN-13: 978-8126537204.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) for Theory
CIE will consist of TWO Tests, TWO Quizzes and ONE assignment. The test will be
for 30 marks each and the quiz for 10 marks each. The assignment will be for 20
marks. The total marks for CIE (Theory) will be 100 marks.
Scheme of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) for Practical
CIE for the practical courses will be based on the performance of the student in the
laboratory, every week. The laboratory records will be evaluated for 40 marks. One
test will be conducted for 10 marks. The total marks for CIE (Practical) will be for 50
marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination (SEE) for Theory

The question paper will have FIVE questions with internal choice from each unit.
Each question will carry 20 marks. Student will have to answer one question from
each unit. The total marks for SEE (Theory) will be 100 marks.
Scheme of Semester End Examination (SEE) for Practical
SEE for the practical courses will be based on conducting the experiments and
proper results for 40 marks and 10 marks for viva-voce. The total marks for SEE
(Practical) will be 50 marks.

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