Applied Science University
Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering Dept.
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Structural Analysis II
Section: 1
Credit Hours: 3
Course No.: 805324
Prerequisite: Structural Analysis I
Year (semester): 2010-2011 (1)
Lec./Lab. Credit: Lecture: 3 Lab.: 0
Lecturer: Dr. Ziad Taqieddin
Room No.: No room number
E-mail: z_taqieddin@asu.edu.jo
Office Hours:
TBA
Course
Objectives:
Structural
Analysis II presents the next step in the
study of theory of structures following
the first course in structural analysis.
The main objective of this course is to
introduce the students to the analysis of
indeterminate structural systems that
cannot be solved by simple statics,
owing to redundant forces. It also
provides the student with the basic
knowledge
necessary
to
use
commercially available
structural
analysis softwares.
Course Description: This course
introduces fundamental concepts of the
analysis of structures with different
degrees of indeterminacy. It involves
calculations of reactions, internal
forces and deformations in beams,
frames and trusses. Major topics are
the Force Methods and Displacement
Methods of indeterminate analysis.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion of this course
should lead to the following learning
outcomes:
A- Knowledge and Understanding:
1) Understand the basic concepts of
indeterminate structural analysis as
well
as
the
advantages
and
disadvantages
of
introducing
indeterminacy
to
a
structural
system/member.
2)
Demonstrate
knowledge of the Force Methods, such
as the Consistent Deformation Method,
the Least Work Method and the Three
Moments Equations Method. 3)
Demonstrate knowledge of the
Displacement Methods such as the
Slope Deflection Method and the
Moment Distribution Method 4)
Distinguish between the degree of
Kinetic
versus
Kinematic
Indeterminacy. 5) Understand how to
apply specified displacement boundary
conditions to a certain indeterminate
analysis procedure. 6) Develop the
ability to select the most appropriate
method of analysis to a certain problem
such that the hand solution is as fast
and straightforward as possible. 7)
Demonstrate ability to differentiate
between sway and non-sway structural
systems and develop the skill to solve
the sway systems using the principle of
superposition.
B- Intellectual Skills:
1) Distinguish between different
methods of analysis and determine the
applicability of these methods to a
certain problem. 2) Compare and
comment on the robustness of methods
applied to solve the same problem. 3)
Draw conclusions as to which method
is more applicable for computer
implementation.
C- Subject Specific Skills:
Integrate and implement the basic
knowledge of static force equilibrium,
deformation calculation (Structural
Analysis I) along with indeterminate
analysis procedures to analyze real life
engineering structures/components.
D- Transferable skills:
1) Homeworks. 2) Quizzes and class
drills. 3) Assignments.
Course Content
Week
1
2
Topics
Introduction/ Basic
Concepts
Consistent
HWs
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Deformation Method
applied to Beams
Consistent
Deformation Method
applied to Frames
Consistent
Deformation Method
applied to Trusses
Least Work Method
applied to Beams and
Frames
Least Work Method
applied to Trusses
Three Moment
Equations Method
Three Moment
Equations Method
Slope Deflection
Method applied to
Beams
Slope Deflection
Method applied to
Frames
Slope Deflection
Method applied to
Frames with Sidsway
Moment Distribution
Method Applied to
Beams
Moment Distribution
Method Applied to
Frames
Moment Distribution
Method Applied to
Frames with
Sidesway
Introduction to
Matrix Structural
Analysis
Final Exams
HW1
HW2
HW3
HW4
1st
Exam
HW5
HW6
HW7
Grading Distribution
First Exam
20%
Second Exam
20%
Assignments, Quizzes, and
10%
Attendance
Final Exam
50%
* Make-up Exams will be offered for
valid reasons only. It may be different
from regular exams in content and
format.
Reading List
Textbook
Structural Analysis by R.C. Hibbeler,
7th edition,, Prentice Hall, 2009.
References
Fundamentals of Structural Analysis
by Kenneth Leet and Chia-Ming Uang,
3nd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2008.
Structural Analysis – A classical and
Matrix Approach by Jack C.
McCormac and James K. Nelson, Jr.,
2nd
edition,
Addison-Wesley
Educational Publishers Inc., 1997.
HW8
Exam Schedule:
First Exam:
Second Exam:
Final Exam:
2nd
Exam
HW9
HW10
Final
Exam
Course Quality Improvement
1) Introduce the students to basic
software packages.
2) Account for student feedback
(evaluation).
28/11/2010
2/1/2011
According to
university
registrar