CE 682 - ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
INSTRUCTOR
George E. Blandford; 377 Raymond Building; (859) 257-1855
E-mail: george.blandford@uky.edu
WEB PAGE
http://www.engr.uky.edu/~gebland/CE 682/
The course web site includes:
 color course PowerPoint slides in four slides per page format – CE 682 PDF Lecture Slides,
and
 general information
REFERENCES (required text is the first book in the list):
1. W. McGuire, R.H. Gallagher, and R.D. Ziemian, Matrix Structural Analysis – Second Edition,
John Wiley and Sons, New York, NY, 2000. ISBN 0-471-12918-6
2. A. Kassimali, Structural Analysis; PWS-Kent; Cincinnati, OH, 1999.
3. T.Y. Yang, Finite Element Structural Analysis, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1986.
COURSE GOALS AND OUTCOMES
CE 682 will expose students to matrix structural analysis for two- and three-dimensional frame
structures. At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to:
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Apply and understand static structural analysis for both two- and three-dimensional frame structures.
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Use the flexibility method to produce exact stiffness equations for linear structural systems.
Such systems include non-prismatic members, curved members, flexibly connected members,
etc.
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Develop coordinate transformations for both two- and three-dimensional frame structures including transformations from principal cross section coordinates into alternative cross section
point coordinates utilizing orthogonal coordinate systems.
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Use methods of virtual displacements and forces to produce stiffness and flexibility equations
for members using displacement and force interpolation methods.
Such knowledge and capabilities are highly valued in the aerospace, telecommunications, and up-todate structural engineering offices.
COURSE GRADE1
A = 85 – 100%
B = 75 – 84%
C = 65 – 74%
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You cannot earn a D grade in a graduate level course.
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The course grade uses the following weights to evaluate the final grade:
Homework
Bridge Project Report
and Presentation
2-D Analysis Exam
Final Exam
Total
20%
15%
25%
40%
100%
HOMEWORK POLICY
Grading of the periodic homework assignments uses a letter grade system. The letter grade system is:
a = 4 out of 4 points: correct procedure and calculations
b = 3 out of 4 points: correct procedure with some calculation errors
c = 2 out of 4 points: partially correct procedure and calculations
n = 0 out of 4 points: insufficient knowledge or not submitted
+ = additional ½ point, e. g., b+ = 3.5 out of 4 points
BRIDGE PROJECT
Each student will belong to a team to analyze and design a three-dimensional steel bridge to meet the
specifications of the AISC/ASCE National Steel Bridge Building Competition; exceptions are possible
with instructor approval. Envisioned exceptions are to accommodate non-structural engineering students. Use a commercial computer program to perform the analyses. Follow standard design guidelines (e.g., ASD). You can include a small factor of safety. A project report will be required.
Project presentations will be Tuesday, November 22. Final project reports will be due on Thursday, December 3 and must include a steel section order table.
For students pursuing the Plan B MSCE Degree, this project will provide 0.5 semester credit
hours of independent study towards the three-semester credit hour requirement.
EXAM 1 (2D Analysis Exam)
The course includes an open book and notes 75-minute exam on the two-dimensional stiffness analysis
material. The instructor does not curve exam scores. Lastly, it is the instructor's policy not to return
exams in graduate courses. You are encouraged to come to the instructor's office and review your
exam.
EXAM 2 (Final Exam)
A two-hour final exam is Tuesday, December 13 from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. The exam will be open
book and notes. No exam curve is used. Lastly, it is the instructor's policy not to return exams in
graduate courses. You are encouraged to come to the instructor's office and review your exam.
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CE 682 – ADVANCED
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Topic
Course Material
Exam
Introduction
Review of Linear Algebra
Introduction to Displacement
Method of Analysis
Appendix B (K)
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Handouts
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Direct Stiffness Analysis
Handouts, Chapter 17 (K)
and Chapter 2, 3 & Sections 5.2 – 5.3
1&2
Symmetry-Antisymmetry
Handouts, Chapter 10 (K)
and Section 13.6
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Principle of Virtual Displacements
Sections 4.1-4.2, 6.2-6.4
& Handouts
2
Sections 7.1-7.2 & 7.5
& Handouts
2
Yang (Chapter 6)
& Handouts
2
Principle of Virtual Displacements in
Formulating Element Stiffness
Equations
Nonprismatic Frame Members
Three-Dimensional Frame Stiffness via
Flexibility-Stiffness Transformations Sections 4.4 & 4.5 and Handouts
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Three-Dimensional Frame Analysis
Section 5.1 and Handouts
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Sections 13.1 & 13.3 (MGZ)
& Handouts
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Special Analysis Procedures
Condensation
Constraint Equations
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Theory and application of energy principles for plane and space frame solutions based on matrix
methods of structural analysis.
COURSE LECTURE SCHEDULE:
T, R  3:30 – 4:50 PM in room 226 OHR
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