Course Contents for Scheme of Studies 2018-19

Department of Civil Engineering

University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan

CE-215 Structural Analysis I

Part I: Course Information

Course Title: Structural Analysis I
Course Code: CE – 215
Course Duration: One Semester
Credit Units: 3 + 0 (Contact Hrs 03)
Level: 5th Semester, 3rd Year
Medium of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: None
Equivalent Courses: Not Applicable

Part II: Course Aims, CLOs, TLAs, ATAs, Grading

Course Aims
 To develop understanding among students to the types and classification of structures
and loads, and analysis of statically determinate structures including beams, frames,
trusses, arches, cables and bridges.
 To enable students to comprehend the development of influence lines; calculation of
deflections/rotations based on various techniques; and approximate analysis of
indeterminate structures.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

State what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the module according to a
given standard of performance. Upon successful completion of this module, students will be
able to:

1. Define various basic terms, concepts and methods used in structural analysis.
2. Classify different types of structures, structural elements, supports & loads, and
equilibrium condition.
3. Apply the equilibrium equations to calculate support reactions and member forces in
simple determinate structures, construct shear force and bending moment diagram and
elastic deflected curve.
4. Analyze different types of determinate & indeterminate structures using the basic
theories and techniques of structural analysis, involving the forces equilibrium, force-
deformation relationship (constitutive law) and the deformation compatibility.
5. Evaluate the values of absolute maximum shear and moment in flexural members,
identify the point of contraflexure and calculate the maximum influence at a point in a
member due to moving loads.

Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)

Course learning outcomes will be achieved through a combination of the following teaching
strategies.

 Quizzes

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 Classroom discussions
 Homework assignments
 Instructor demonstration
 Solved examples in the classroom
 Conducting tutorials in the classroom
 Mid-term major examination
 Final comprehensive examination

WEEK TOPIC CLOs

1 Introduction to course, Definition, Purpose and types of various structures, 1,2
structural elements, supports, equilibrium conditions. Various types of
loads. Codes.
2 Stability of structures, Determinacy and Indeterminacy of various 1,2
structures.
3 Sign convention for bending moment, shear and axial force; shear and 3
moment functions; shear force and bending moment diagrams for rigid and
pin connected plane determinate frames.
4 Shear force and bending moment diagrams for rigid and pin connected 3
determinate frames.
5 Arches: Definition, various components and types of arches. Eddy 1,2,3
theorem. Calculation of support reactions and internal forces in a three
hinged parabolic and circular arch. Shear force and bending moment
diagrams
6 Cables and suspension bridges: Definition, various components of 1,2,3
suspension bridges. Calculation of tension in cables subjected to point and
uniformly distributed loads.
7 Moving loads and Influence lines: Definition, Influence lines for reaction, 1,2,3
shear and bending moment of statically determinate beams. Influence for
8 Moving loads and Influence lines: Maximum influence at a point due to 3,4,5
series of concentrated loads. Muller Bresslu theorem for absolute
maximum shear and bending moment for moving load.
9 Mid Term Exam
10 Rotations and Deflections: Deflections diagrams and elastic curve. 1,3,4
Elastic beam theory. External work and stain energy, Principle of work and
energy; Principle of Virtual Work, Method of Virtual work for truss.
11 Rotations and Deflections: Method of Virtual work for beams and frames, 3,4
Castigliano’s theorem for beams, frames and truss.
13 Classical methods for analysis of Indeterminate Structures: 1,4
Introduction to Force and Displacement based methods, advantages and
disadvantages. Equilibrium, compatibility of displacement and force-
displacement relations (constitutive law). Consistent Deformation-Force
Method for Indeterminate beams.
13 Classical methods for analysis of Indeterminate Structures: 4,5
Application of Method of Consistent Deformation on indeterminate beams
14 Classical methods for analysis of Indeterminate Structures: 4,5
Application of Slope deflection equation method for beams.
15 Application of Slope deflection equation method for frames 2,3,4
16 Classical methods for analysis of Indeterminate Structures: General 1,3,4
principles and definitions. Fixed end moments, member stiffness factor,
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joint stiffness factor, distribution factor and carry over factor. Moment
distribution for beams.
17 Classical methods for analysis of Indeterminate Structures: Moment 3,4
distribution for frames.
18 Final Term Exam

Assessment Tasks Activities (ATAs)

Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to assess how well students achieve the CLOs.
Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course.

ATAs CLOs Weight % Remarks

Final-Term Exam 3,4,5 50% 2 hrs written exams
Mid-Term Exam 1,2,3,4,5 25% 2 hrs written exams

Home Assignments 1,2,3,4,5 10% Total 6 assignments

Quizzes 1,2,3,4,5 15% Total 6 in-class tests
Total (%) 100 % The final grading is relative

Grading of Students Achievements

The grading for this course is based on the Academic Regulations criterion of the University.

Grade Grade
Grade Definitions
Letter Points
Strong evidence of original thinking; good
organization, capacity to analyze &
A 4.0 synthesize; superior grasp of subject matter;
Excellent
A- 3.67 evidence of extensive knowledge base.

Evidence of grasp of subject, some evidence

of critical capacity and analytical ability;
B+ 3.33
reasonable understanding of issues;
B 3.00 Good
evidence of familiarity with literature.
B- 2.67

Student who is profiting from the university

C+ 2.33 experience; understanding of the subject;
C 2.00 Adequate ability to develop solutions to simple
C- 1.67 problems in the material.

Sufficient familiarity with the subject matters

D+ 1.33 to enable the student to progress without
Marginal
D 1.00 repeating the course.

Little evidence of familiarity with the subject

F 0.00 Failure
matter; weakness in critical and analytical
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skills; limited, or irrelevant use of literature.

Part III: Syllabus, Recommended Books, Online Sources, Course Coordinator

Syllabus
The following topics will be covered in the course through lecturing and home assignments.
1. Introduction to Structural Analysis: Definition of structure, types of structures: pin jointed
and rigid jointed. Types of structural members. Types of beams, supports and loads. Stability of
structures. Redundancy. Determinate and indeterminate structures, Degree of indeterminacy,
Idealization for structural analysis purpose

2. Analysis of Statically Determinate Rigid Jointed Plane Frames: Analysis of determinate

frames and to draw shear force and bending moment diagrams.

3. Rotations and Deflections: Deflection diagrams and elastic curves. Castigliano’s theorem
for, beams, trusses and frames. Principle of minimum potential energy and principle of virtual
work. Unit load method. Theorem of virtual work for trusses beams and frames.

4. Moving loads and Influence Lines: Definition. Influence lines for reaction, shear and
bending moment of statically determinate beams. Influence lines for axial forces in trusses.
Muller Bresslu theorem for. Absolute maximum shear force and bending moment for travelling
loads.

5. Arches: Definition. Eddy’s theorem. Three hinged parabolic and circular arches and to draw
shear force and bending moment diagrams.

6. Cables and Suspension Bridges: Definition, Analysis of cables, Analysis of Stiffened

suspension bridges with three hinged stiffening girders and to draw shear force and bending
moment diagrams.

7. Classical methods for analysis of indeterminate structures: Introduction to Force and

displacement based methods, Consistent Deformation, Slope Deflection Equation, Moment
Distribution.

Recommended Books and References

1. Wang, C.K. Intermediate Structural Analysis, McGraw Hill
2. West, H.H. Analysis of Structures, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Hibbeler, R.C. Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall.

Online Resources
1. Watch online resources for structure analysis examples

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