Course code : STRCOMP Units: 1 (3 hours laboratory)
Course title : Structural Engineering Computer Methods
Prerequisite : ENGCOMP/STRUC2
Objectives:
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To understand concepts in structural analysis and design with the aid of a computer.
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To familiarize students on the state-of-the-art software in structural engineering.
Value aims:
1.
To develop patience and perseverance in students as they learn how to use the structural engineering software.
2.
To develop honesty in students when they apply computer-aided analysis and design.
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Textbook:
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Oreta, A.W.C. (2005). Understanding 2D Structural Analysis, DLSU URCO Research
Activity / Topic / Reference / Examples Remarks Week
No.
1 ° Overview of the course objectives and requirements; Familiarization with the computer laboratory and rules; Register to Yahoo! Tech
Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dlsu-strcomp
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Overview of Structural analysis and modeling
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A Tour of GRASP (Chapter 2) – Modeling and analysis of a beam, truss and frame
° Analysis of Continuous Beams (Ch. 3) and Frames (Ch. 4)
° Analysis of Frames due lateral loads (Ch. 5)
° Effect of support conditions (Ch. 6 & 7)
° Effect of support settlements (Ch. 8)
° Truss Analysis (Ch. 9 & 10)
° Special Modeling Issues (Ch. 10)
° GEAR2003
° GEAR2003 / RISA Tech Software
° SAP2000
° ETABS / STAAD
° Structural Engineering Freeware
° Finals
Case Study # 1
Case Study # 2
Case Study # 3
Watch & Learn
Watch & Learn
Watch & Learn
Group Project
1.
In this course, students will perform hands-on computer exercises to understand case studies related to concepts in structural analysis and design.
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Students are expected to have a mastery of structural analysis and design concepts and methods. Students should consult their textbooks and notes in structural analysis and/or design to better understand the computer exercises.

3.
EXERCISES – You will be required to perform the “
Things to Do” of the “ Case Study
” problems of the textbook to understand a specific structural engineering concept. Exercises about the case studies will be given.
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CASE STUDIES – The case studies are individual projects similar to the case studies in the textbook. The problems for the projects may come from the “ Things to Try
” problems of the textbook. A written report about the projects complete with tables and/or figures and discussion and conclusion will be required.
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The COMPUTER PROJECT is a group project of up to three members. You are required to download one structural engineering freeware from the internet. Write a user’s manual with sample problems using the freeware. Discuss also the capabilities and limitations of the freeware. You may be required to present this in class.
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GRADING:
° Exercises and Attendance
° Case Studies
° Group Project
° Final Exam
° Teacher’s Evaluation
: 15%
: 45%
: 15%
: 20%
: 5%
7. Grading System: The following scale will be used to compute the final grade:
4.0: 94.0 - 100.0
3.5 : 88.0 - 93.9
3.0: 82.0 - 87.9
2.5 : 76.0 - 81.9
2.0 : 70.0 - 75.9
1.5 : 65.0 - 69.9
1.0 : 60.0 - 64.9
0.0 : 59.9 below
Prepared by : AWCO - 3 Sept 2006