INTERNATIONAL BURCH UNIVERSITY
Department of Architecture
COURSE
Code
Name
Level
Year
Semester
ARC 357
Computer Analysis of
Building Structures
BS Undergraduate
III
Spring
Status
Number of ECTS Credits
Class Hours Per Week
Total Hours Per
Semester
Compulsory
5
1+3
60
Instructor
Assist.Prof.Dr. Mustafa Kutanis
Working Time:
Assistant
M.Sc. Ahmed El Sayed
aelsayed@ibu.edu.ba
This course aims to introduce students with computer aplication for structural
analysis of building and investigates the use of computers in architectural
design and construction. It begins with a prepared computer designed model,
which is used for testing and process investigation in construction. It then
explores the process of construction from all sides of the practice: detail
design, structural design, and both legal and computational issues.
1. LEARNING
OBJECTIVES AND
GOALS
Main objective of the course is to make a survey of the elements influencing
the behavior of structures. Starting with the use of appropriate approximate
methods and structural models, the course handles the analysis of columns,
continuous beams, trusses, arches, curved beams, plates and shells. The
student will be able to use basic computer programs for analysis of building
structures. At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to make
the structural analysis of basic structures by computer programs.
2. STUDENT
ASSESSMENT
METHODS
Attendance and active participation
Assignment no.1
Assignment no.2
Assignment no.3
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
10%
15%
15%
15%
20%
25%
3. TEXTBOOK(S)
1. Johan Blaauwendraad, Plates and FEM, Surprises and Pitfalls, Springer, 2010
2. J.N.Reddy, An Introduction to The Finite Element Method, Third Edition,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 2005.
3. Daryl L. Logan, A First Course in the Finite Element Method, Fourth Edition,
Chris Carson, 2007
4. LANGUAGE OF
INSTRUCTION
English
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5. EVALUATION
POLICIES
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6. PREREQUISITE
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Examination dates and times set forth are firm. Students are requested to
check their timetable and report possible conflicts with other courses.
Absence in Mid Term examination, late delivery of research subject and
project reports will be automatically marked as zero, unless the student
presents a properly documented valid reason.
Advanced knowledge of elementary Mathematics, Statics and Strength of
Materials, as well as Theory of Structures.
7. SCHEDULE OF LECTURES AND READINGS
Topic
Week 1
1+3
Introduction to Computer Analysis
Week 2
1+3
Basic Concepts of Numerical
Analysis
Week 3
1+3
Fundamental Laws of Continuum
Mechanics and Constitutive
Relationships
Week 4
1+3
Finite Element Method and its
Application
Week 5
1+3
Finite Elements formulation for OneDimensional Problems; Single Bar
and Beam Elements
Week 6
1+3
Finite Elements Formulation for TwoDimensional Problems
Week 7
Teaching
Methods
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Mid-term
Week 8
1+3
2D Analysis of Structural Elements,
SAP 2000
Week 9
1+3
2D Analysis of Structural Elements,
SAP 2000
Week 10
1+3
2D Analysis of Structural Elements,
SAP 2000
Week 11
1+3
Finite Elements Formulation for
Multidimensional Problems; Plate and
Shell Elements
Week 12
1+3
3D Analysis of Buildings, SAP 2000
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Reading
Singiresu S. Rao, The Finite Element Method in Engineering, fifth edition. Elsevier, 2011.
Aslam Kassimali, Matrix Analysis of Structures, second edition. Global Engineering: Christopher M.
Shortt, 2012.
Class
Hours


Date
Week 13
1+3
3D Analysis of Buildings, ETABS
Week 14
1+3
3D Analysis of Buildings, ETABS
Week 15
1+3
3D Analysis of Buildings, ETABS
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Lectures,
Recitation,
Practical Sessions
Plagiarism Notice: Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Plagiarism is a form of cheating in which a student
tries to pass off someone else's work or part of it as his or her own. It usually takes the form of presenting
thoughts, terms, phrases, passages from the work of others as one's own. When it occurs it is usually found in
essays, research papers or term papers. Typically, passages or ideas are 'lifted' from a source without proper
credit being given to the source and its author. To avoid suspicion of plagiarism you should use appropriate
references and footnotes. If you have any doubt as to what constitutes plagiarism you should consult your
instructor. You should be aware that there are now internet tools that allow each submitted paper to be
checked for plagiarism. Remember plagiarism is serious and may result in a reduced or failing grade or other
disciplinary actions.
Cheating: Cheating in any form whatsoever is unacceptable and will subject you to IBU disciplinary procedures.
Cheating includes signing in others for attendance, exams or anything else; using prohibited electronic and
paper aides; having others do your work; having others do your work, copying from others or allowing others
to copy from you etc. Please do not cheat in any way! Please consult me if you have any questions.
Assignments:
1.
Structural Analysis – 1D problems
2.
Structural Analysis – 2D problems
3.
Structural Analysis – 3D problems