16-Civ-A1 - Elementary Structural Analysis

Elementary Structural Analysis/ 16-Civ-A1/ 07-Bld-A1/ 07-Str-A1

Computation of reactions, shearing forces, normal forces, bending moments, and deformations in determinate structures. Influence lines for moving loads. Moment distribution, slope deflection, and energy methods for indeterminate structures without side sway.

Textbooks (most recent edition is recommended):

• Primary Text:
  • Hibbeler, R. C. Structural Analysis. 8th edition. Prentice Hall, 2012. ISBN-10: 013257053X, ISBN-13: 9780132570534
• Secondary Text:
  • Leet, K. M. and Uang, C.-M. Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, 4th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2011. ISBN-13: 9780073401096
  • Kassimali, A. Structural Analysis, SI Edition, 4th Edition. Nelson, 2011. ISBN-10: 0495295671, ISBN-13: 978-0495295679

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Demonstrate your understanding of the basic principles of structural analysis.
• Identify unstable structures and calculate responses.
• Analyze indeterminate structures and distribution methods.
• Distinguish statically indeterminate structures and their degree of indeterminacy.
• Draw complete free-body diagrams of structural assemblies and components.