COURSE CODE
:
CE 33
COURSE TITLE
:
THEORY OF DETERMINATE STRUCTURES
PRE-REQUISITE(S):
CREDIT UNITS
MATH 21 INTEGRAL CALCULUS
ES 23 ENGINEERING MECHANICS I: STATICS
: 4 UNITS (Lecture–3 units/Seatwork–1 unit)
Number of Contact Hours per Week: Lecture–3hours/Seatwork=3 hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course covers the different types of structural systems, loads and
its combinations and placement, applicable codes and specifications, and methods of analysis for
statically determinate structures.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO): (Description of knowledge and skills the students are
expected to demonstrate.
On completion of the subject, the student is expected to be able/will be able to do the following:
SU-IGO
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
PO-A: Apply knowledge of mathematics
and science to solve complex engineering
problems
 Creative
and
Critical Thinking
PO-B: Design and conduct experiment as
well as to analyze and interpret data.
PO-C: Design a system or process to meet
desired needs within realistic constraints in
accordance with standards;
PO-E: Identify, formulate, and solve
complex civil engineering problems.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES (LO)
LO1: 1.Know the history of
structural engineering, identify
various types of structural
systems, appreciate the
importance of codes and
specifications and decide the
appropriate loads to apply into
the structures;
LO2: Idealize real structures to
obtain analytical models;
identify the state of determinacy
and stability of structures; to
know the various structural
analysis theorems and
principles;
LO3: Apply the equations of
static equilibrium to analyze the
trusses, beams, frames, cables
and arches;
LO4: Develop intuition on
deflected shapes of structures
under loading;
LO5: Analyze moving loads on
highway and railway bridges
using influence lines;
 Transformative
Christian Witness
PO-D: Function in multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural teams.
PO-F: Understand professional and ethical
responsibility;
PO-H: Understand the impact of civil
engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental and social
context;
 Effective
Communicator
PO-G: Communicate effectively civil
engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large
PO-J: Know contemporary issues.
LO6: Reflect on the
consequences of analysis results
to life and safety of people;
LO7: Develop ethnical
responsibility to their clients to
produce strong and safe
structures.
LO8. Share /discuss their
solutions of their seatworks
/boardworks and other issues
with their classmates using
English language.- horizontal
learning.
PO-I: Recognize the need for, and engage
in life-long learning;

Independent,
Reflective Life –
Long Learner
PO-K : Use
techniques, skills and
modern engineering tools necessary for
civil engineering practice;
LO9: Develop confidence in
structural analysis in preparation
for design courses;
PO-L : Know and understand engineering
and management principle as member and
leader of a team, and to manage projects in
multidisciplinary environment;
PO-M : Understand at least one
specialized field of civil engineering
practice.
STUDENT COURSE OUTPUTS:
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit
the following during the indicated date of term.
LEARNING OUTCOME
LO1 – LO8
REQUIRED OUTPUT
Problem Sets (Plates)
DUE DATE
See Learning Plan Schedule
Plates are composed of problem sets which are the supplementary activities for the students to
apply the theory, principles and tools of determinate structures in various problems. To help the
students appreciate the relevance of the analysis of determinate structures in real world problems.
Some problems may represent ideal real structures. Collaborative work in plates is not discouraged
but each student should complete the plates individually.
Plates of each topic must be submitted before its respective Long Quiz.
Plate No. 1 (LO1-LO2) Determinacy and Stability/Application of the Equation of
equilibrium
Plate No. 2 (LO3) Analysis of Trusses
Plate No. 3 (LO3) Shear and Moment Functions & Diagrams: Beams &
Frames
Plate No. 4( LO4) Cables and Arches
Plate No. 5 (LO5) Influence Lines
Plate No. 6 (LO3-LO4)Approximate Method: Trusses, Beams & Frames
RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM SETS (for projects, presentations or
assessments other than exams):
CRITERIA
ANALYSIS &
APPLICATION
OF THEORY
(60%)
COMPUTATION
AND
PROCEDURE
( 40%)
EXCELLENT
4
The problem is
analyzed
correctly and the
theory and
principles used
are correct.
(50-60 points)
SATISFACTORY
3
The problem is
analyzed correctly
but some theory and
principles used are
not correct.
(40-50 pts)
DEVELOPING
2
The problem is
analyzed
incorrectly but
some theory and
principles used
are correct.
(30-40pts)
BEGINNING
1
The problem is
analyzed
incorrectly and
the theory and
principles used
are incorrect.
(0-30 pts)
The procedure is
correct &
numerical
values are
computed
accurately with
correct units
(30-40pts)
The procedure is
correct with minor
numerical errors.
Some values are
computed with
incorrect units
Major mistakes in
the procedure and
computation.
Some values with
incorrect units.
(10-20 pts)
Incorrect
procedure.
Basic
computations
incorrect.
Incorrect units.
(0-10 pts)
(20-30%)
TOTAL:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS: (proficiency examinations, seatworks, etc).
LEARNING OUTCOME
ASSESSMENT
DUE DATE
LO1 –LO2
Seatwork No. 1
Long Quiz No.1
3rd week
LO3
Seatwork No. 2
Long Quiz No.2
Seatwork No. 3
Long Quiz No.3
Midterm Exam
6th week
Seatwork No. 4
Long Quiz No.4
10th week
LO3
LO3
8th week
RATING
LO4
Seatwork No. 5
Long Quiz No.5
12th week
LO3
Seatwork No. 6
Long Quiz No.6
15th week
GRADING SYSTEM: (Components of the final grade consisting the above-mentioned
assessment and their corresponding weights or percentages).
Quiz Average
35%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
30%
Assignment, seat work,
board work, etc.
5%
Project
10%
Total:
100%
TEACHING METHODS/STRATEGIES:
LEARNING PLAN: (Course contents to be covered).
LEARNING
OUTCOME
LO1
LO2
TOPIC
1.Introduction to Structural Engineering
1.1 History of Structural
Engineering Analysis and
design of process;
1.2 Classification of structures
1.3 Loading conditions and
building Materials
2.Analysis of Statically
determinate Structures
Idealized Structure
Equations of Structure
Determinacy and Stability
Application of the Equation of
equilibrium
RESOU
R-CES
LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
WEE
K NO.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.5
lecture
lcd presentation
seatworks
1-2
lecture
lcd presentation
groupwork
(seatworks and
discussion) and
then presentation
3-4
Seatwork1/Exam1
LO3
3.Analysis of Statically
Determinate Trusses
3.1 Common type of Trusses
3.2 Classification of Coplanar
Trusses
3.3 Method of joints
3.4 Zero Force Members
3.5 Method of Sections
3.6 Compound Trusses
3.7 Complex Trusses
3.8 Space Trusses
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
lecture
lcd presentation
groupwork
(seatworks and
discussion) and
then presentation
4-5
Seatwork2/Exam2
LO4
4.Internal Loadings developed in
Structural Members
4.1 Internal Loading at a
specified point
4.2 Shear and Moment functions
4.3 Shear and Moment Diagrams for
Beams
4.4 Shear and Moment Diagrams for
Frames
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
lecture
lcd presentation
groupwork
(seatworks and
discussion) and
then presentation
5-7
Seatwork3/Exam3
Midterm Exam Chapter 1-4
LO3
5.Cables & Arches
5.1 Cables
5.1.1 Cables subjected to
concentrated Load
5.1.2 Cables Subjected to
Uniformly Distributed Load
5.2 Arches
5.2.1 Three-hinged Arch
5.1
5.2
5.3
lecture
lcd presentation
5.4
5.5
groupwork
(seatworks and
discussion) and
then presentation
7-9
Seatwork4/Exam4
LO5
LO3
6. Influence Lines for statically Determinate
Structures
6.1 Influence Lines
6.2 Influence lines for Beams
6.3 Qualitative Influence Lines
6.4 Influence Lines for Girders
6.5 Influence Lines for Trusses
6.6 Maximum Influence Due to a Series of
concentrated Loads
6.7 Absolute Maximum Shear and Moment
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
lecture
lcd presentation
Seatwork5/Exam5
7. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures
by Approximate method
7.1
7.
lecture
lcd presentation
Seatwork6/Exam6
Final Exam :Chapter 1-7
groupwork
(seatworks and
discussion) and
then presentation
groupwork
(seatworks and
discussion) and
then presentation
REFERENCES:(List of books and other references in APA style).
10-12
13--15
Textbooks
1. Structural Analysis, 8th Ed, Prentice Hall 2012., N.J. By: HibbEler, R. C.
2. National Structural Code of the Philippines,7th ed.Association of Structural Engineers of
the Philippines, Manila 2015 by Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines.
References:
1. Structural Analysis, 5th Ed, Prentice Hall 2003., N.J. By: Hibbeler, R. C.
2. Elementary Structural Analysis, 4th ed.McGraw-Hill Inc. N.Y. 1991 by Utku, Senol, Norris
C.H. and Wilbur, J.B.
3. The National Building Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations,
Philippine Law Gazette, Manila, 2000 by Foz, V.B. ed
4. Introduction to Engineering Analysis, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2001 by Hagen, K.D.
5. Introduction to Structural Analysis and Design, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 2001
by Rajan, S.D.
6. Structural Analysis, A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach, 4th ed. E&FN Spon, London
1997 by Gahli, A. And Neville A.M.
7. Theory of Structures, Vol. 11, Tata McGraw-Hill PublishingCo. Ltd., New Delhi, 1999 by
Gupta, S.P., Pandit, G.S., and Gupta, R.
8. Structural Concepts and Systems for Architects and Engineers, 1981 by Lin, T.Y. and
Stotesbury, S.D.
9. Structural Analysis, 2nd Ed, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1999 by Kassimali, A.
10 Structural Analysis, A Classical and Matrix Approach,_1997 by McCormac, J.C. and
Nelson J.C.
11 Fundamentals of Structural Analysis,_1993,_John Wiley by West, H.
ONLINE RESOURCES: (List of websites and electronic media resources where the course
content can also be found).