CE 333 – Elementary Structural Analysis
Analysis of Structures: beams, frames and trusses. Statically determinate structures;
influence lines; deflections by the virtual work method. Statically indeterminate structures using
the superposition method.
PREREQUISITE: CE 215
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. A. Haldar
OFFICE:
Civil Engineering, 220E
PHONE:
621-2142
E-MAIL:
haldar@u.arizona.edu
TEXT:
Structural Analysis, R.C. Hibbeler, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall.
MEETING TIME:
11:0 - 11:50, MWF
MEETING PLACE:
HARV 204
GRADING:
2 One-Hour Exams
1 Final Exam
Home Work
FINAL EXAM:
40%
40%
20%
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100%
December 11, 2009 (Friday), 11:00 to 1:00 PM
OFFICE HOURS: Open office hours
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:
August 31, 2009:
Last day to use WebReg for adds, changing classes or sections. Beginning
August 31, it may cost $25 for each change.
September 18, 2009: Last day to DROP without a grade; course will not show on transcript
October 17, 2009: Last day to DROP a class with a grade of W (if passing) or change from
graded course to audit (or vice versa); instructor's signature indicating permission on Change of
Schedule form is required.
COURSE OUTLINE
Course objectives: To enable students to analyze statically determinate and indeterminate
structures.
Topics covered:
1. Introductory Concepts
Classification of Structures
Determinacy, Indeterminacy and Stability
2. Methods of Analysis for Trusses, Beams and Frames
Reactions and Distributed Loads
Moment and Shear Diagrams
3. Methods of Analysis for Cables and Arches
General Cable Theorem
4. Calculating Deflections
Trusses
Beams
Frames
5. Analysis for Moving Loads
Influence Lines for Beams and Trusses
Muller-Breslau Principle
Absolute Maximum
6. Introduction to Indeterminate Structures
External vs. Internal Indeterminacy
Indeterminate Trusses and Frames
7. Slope Deflection
8. Moment Distribution
9. Approximate Methods
10. Introduction to Matrix Methods