CE 382 – Structural Analysis ABET Student Outcomes to be Assessed
ABET Student Outcome (a): An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
CE 382 – Structural Analysis: All the homework problems involve the application of mathematics and
engineering knowledge to solve basic structural engineering problems. This statement is equally true
of all the exam problems. Much of the class lecture time is devoted to the application of mathematics
and engineering knowledge to solving introductory structural engineering problems. Lectures
emphasize the importance of equilibrium equations and free body diagrams to the solution of
statically determinate structural problems. This concept is also extended to the approximate analysis
of statically indeterminate trusses and beams. Force method of analysis is used to solve statically
indeterminate beam and truss problems exactly. Plastic analysis is used to develop failure loads for
beam structures.
Math & Science Rubric (ABET Student Outcome A)
Procedure
(Correct use
of math and
engineering
concepts)
90%
Final Solution
10%
Exceeds Standards,
4
Clear definition of
solution procedure
and methods.
Meets Standards,
3
Somewhat clear
definition of
solution procedure
and methods.
Partially Meets
Standards, 2
Outlines a general
procedure but
does not clearly
identify methods.
Does Not Meet
Standards, 1
No procedure, tries
things out
unsystematically.
Final solution is
correct and clearly
stated.
Final solution is
mostly correct, but
may not be clearly
stated.
Final solution is
partially correct.
Final solution is not
correct or not
provided.
ABET Student Outcome (e): An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
CE 382 – Structural Analysis: All the homework problems assigned to the students involve defined
engineering problems as well as the exams.
Engineering Problems Rubric (ABET Student Outcome E: an ability to
identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems)
Problem
Statement
(Identify)
10%
Procedure
(Formulate)
Exceeds Standards,
4
Problem statement
clearly shows full
understanding of
the problem.
Clearly and
completely states
what information is
known and what
needs to be
determined.
Clear presentation
of correct
principles,
procedure, and
equations.
Meets Standards, 3
Problem statement
shows almost full
understanding of
the problem. Most
of what
information is
known and what
needs to be
determined.
Clear presentation
of correct
principles and
80%
procedure, but
with some minor
errors in the
equations.
Final Solution Final solution is
Final solution
(Solve)
correct. No errors would be correct, if
or some very minor the minor errors in
10%
calculation errors
the equations are
in the solution
corrected. Some
phase.
additional minor
calculation errors
may occur in the
solution phase.
Partially Meets
Standards, 2
Problem
statement shows
some
understanding of
the problem.
Some of what
information is
known and what
needs to be
determined.
Outlines principles
and a general
procedure, but
with errors in the
principles or
procedure.
Does Not Meet
Standards, 1
No problem
statement or very
little understanding
of the problem.
Final solution is
not correct. Some
additional
calculation errors
may occur in the
solution phase.
Final solution is not
correct, or not
provided.
No procedure, tries
things out
unsystematically.
ABET Student Outcome (k): An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
CE 382 – Structural Analysis: One 75-minute lecture is used to cover the student version of the RISA 2D
program. Students are encouraged to bring their laptop computers to class for the lecture. Input and
output options are covered along with three different structures problems: beam, truss, and frame. To
insure that the students learn to use the program, they are required to verify their hand calculated
results on homework problems using the program. An extended homework assignment is given
(moment envelope curve for a two-span statically indeterminate beam) to test student ability with
student outcome (k), which is used to assess this outcome.
Techniques, Skills and Modern Engineering Tools Rubric (ABET Student
Outcome K)
Selection of
tool
10%
Application of
tool
60%
Analyzing the
results
30%
Exceeds Standards,
4
Ability to always
select appropriate
tools, techniques,
and skills to
effectively solve
problems or design
systems
Meets Standards,
3
Ability to usually
select appropriate
tools, techniques,
and skills to
effectively solve
problems or
design systems
Partially Meets
Standards, 2
Evidence of ability
to sometimes
select appropriate
tools, techniques,
and skills to
effectively solve
problems or
design systems
Does Not Meet
Standards, 1
Little evidence of
ability to select
appropriate tools,
techniques, and skills
to effectively solve
problems or design
systems
Ability to always
correctly apply
tools, techniques,
and skills
effectively
Ability in most
cases to correctly
apply tools,
techniques, and
skills effectively
Evidence of the
ability in some
cases to correctly
apply tools,
techniques, and
skills effectively
Little evidence of the
ability to correctly
apply tools,
techniques, and skills
effectively
Ability to always
reach correct
conclusion of
results gained from
the tool
Ability to usually
reach correct
conclusion of
results gained
from the tool
Evidence of
sometimes
reaching the
correct conclusion
of results gained
from the tool
Little evidence of
correct conclusion of
results gained from
the tool