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CIVE1144 Analysis of Complex Structure: Course Coordinator: Dr. Sawekchai Tangaramvong

This document provides an introduction to analyzing complex structures. It discusses types of structures like trusses, frames, and tents. It also covers types of loads such as dead loads from gravity, live loads from temporary objects, and wind loads. Finally, it outlines support types including fixed ends, pin supports, and roller supports, as well as connection types of rigid and pin connections. The document was prepared by Dr. Xiaodong Huang for the course CIVE1144 Analysis of Complex Structure coordinated by Dr. Sawekchai Tangaramvong.

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CIVE1144 Analysis of Complex Structure: Course Coordinator: Dr. Sawekchai Tangaramvong

This document provides an introduction to analyzing complex structures. It discusses types of structures like trusses, frames, and tents. It also covers types of loads such as dead loads from gravity, live loads from temporary objects, and wind loads. Finally, it outlines support types including fixed ends, pin supports, and roller supports, as well as connection types of rigid and pin connections. The document was prepared by Dr. Xiaodong Huang for the course CIVE1144 Analysis of Complex Structure coordinated by Dr. Sawekchai Tangaramvong.

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CIVE1144

Analysis of Complex Structure


Course coordinator: Dr. Sawekchai Tangaramvong
School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, RMIT University

Offering coordinator: Dr. David Chan


Department of Construction, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education,
Vocational Training Council
Introduction of Structures and Loads
Prepared by Dr. Xiaodong Huang

Revised by Dr. Sawekchai Tangaramvong

School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, RMIT University

Content
• Types of structures
• Types of loads
• Supports and connections
Introduction of Structures
Structure – Made up of a series connected parts used to support a load
(or loads). e.g. Buildings, Bridges, Towers, Dams, Ship and
aircraft frames, Tanks, Pressure vessels, Off-shore Platform etc.

Process of creating a structure:


1. Planning: Structure for public use
safe; economical, esthetic etc.
2. Analysis: To determine internal forces (normal force, shear forces,
bending moment etc.) and displacements
3. Design: Determine the size of the members to meet the various
criteria: strength, stability, deflection (as determined by acceptable
codes and specifications).
4. Construction: according to specified design drawings.
Example of bad design
Catastrophic result of failed design
Types of structural elements
1. Axial force members
Tied rods or bracing struts
Types of structural elements
1. Axial force members
Tied rods or bracing struts
Columns
Types of structural elements
1. Axial force members
Tied rods or bracing struts
Columns
Cables
Types of structural elements
1. Axial force members
Tied rods or bracing struts
Columns
Cables
Membranes
Types of structural elements
1. Axial force members
Tied rods or bracing struts
Columns
Cables
Membranes
2. Beams
Types of structural elements
1. Axial force members
Tied rods or bracing struts
Columns
Cables
Membranes
2. Beams
Types of structures
 Truss
 Cables and Arches
 Frames
 Surface structures (e.g. tents)
Types of structures
 Truss
 Cables and Arches
 Beams and Frames
 Surface structures (e.g. tents)
Pinned Connections

All members are in tension


or compression.
Types of loads
 Dead loads – e.g. gravity load.
 Live loads – may be caused by the weight of objects temporarily placed on a structure.
 Wind loads – either pressure or suction on the exposed surface
 Earthquake forces – produce horizontal shear at the base
 Soil pressure – retaining walls, tunnels etc. are subjected to soil pressure
 Hydrostatic pressure – water tanks, dams etc. are subjected to hydrostatic pressure
 Other loads – blast loading, temperature changes, differential settlement of foundation
Supports and Connections
Three types of supports:

Fixed end Pin support roller support

Two types of Connections:

Rigid connection Pin connection

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