AUB-FEA-CEE CVEV051-Structures I Spring 2001-2002
(Spring 2001-2002)
Instructor:
Description:
Mounir Mabsout (mounir@aub.edu.lb)
Bechtel #511, ext 3474
CVEV051 – Structures I
Credits: 3
The course seeks to impart an understanding of the principles of structural analysis to serve as a basis for the design of civil engineering structures.
The course includes: Influence lines for beams and trusses. Deflection of beams and frames by double-integration method, moment-area theorems, and conjugate beam. Introduction to indeterminate structures. Approximate analysis of indeterminate building frames.
Computer structural analysis applications. Project/Contest:
Building/testing of structural system prototype.
Prerequisites:
Office Hours:
Objectives:
By Course: CVEV041 – Mechanics of Materials
By topic: Basic mathematics, principles of statics and mechanics of materials.
Textbook: R. C. Hibbeler, “Structural Analysis”, Prentice-Hall, 4 th Edition.
Reference Books:
J. McCormac, “Structural Analysis”, Harper International Edition, 4 th
Edition.
Class Hours:
C. Norris, J. Wilbur, and S. Utku, “Elementary Structural Analysis”,
McGraw-Hill International Editions, 4 th
Edition.
MWF 8:00-9:00 (No Entry after 8:05)
MW: 12:00-13:30 F: 11:00-12:30
1. To enhance students’ understanding of structural analysis principles.
2.
To train students in analyzing statically determinate structural systems and introduce them to the analysis of statically indeterminate systems.
3.
To apply the concepts of influence lines, moving, and alternating load in the analysis of structures for critical/maximum design values in bridges and buildings.
4.
To apply the concepts of structural analysis to understand the behavior and approximately solve typical building structures.
5.
To develop creative thinking and basic research skills through modeling/building/testing prototype structures in project/contest.
6.
To foster effective interaction skills for peer teamwork and communication through assignments and projects involving computer solutions of structural systems and modeling/building/testing prototype structures.
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Topics:
CVEV051-Structures I Spring 2001-2002
1. Introduction to structural systems
2.
Review of principles of Statics
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Equilibrium principles
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Loading conditions and combinations:
Dead, live, wind, earthquake, …; safety factor
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Support/reaction and internal conditions:
Free, roller, hinge, fixed supports; internal pin; …
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Stability and determinacy
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Analysis of plane trusses and beams
3.
Influence lines for statically determinate structures
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Concept and purpose of influence lines
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Beams and plane trusses
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Alternation of loads
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System of concentrated loads
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Critical/maximum values and envelope
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Conceptual analysis of indeterminate systems:
Application to bridges and buildings
4.
Deflection of statically determinate beams
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Moment-curvature relation
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Double-integration method
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Moment-area method
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Conjugate-beam method
5.
Analysis of statically determinate plane frames
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Internal forces: Axial, shear, and bending moment
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Deflection by moment-area method
6.
Introduction to the analysis of indeterminate systems
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Definition and solution concept
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One-degree indeterminate beams and plane frames
7.
Approximate analysis of indeterminate building frames
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Purpose, rationale, and limitations
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Frames subjected to vertical (dead + live) loading
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Frames subjected to lateral (wind and/or earthquake) loading
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Loading combinations by superposition
8.
Computer applications in structural analysis (all through)
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Introduction to structural analysis software:
General, SAP2000 and/or other
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Application to beams, plane trusses, and plane frames:
Comparison of computer solution with manual analysis
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Building analysis project:
Modeling, analysis, validation, synthesis, and report
9.
Project/Contest: Building and testing of structural system model
 Research on system: Literature, magazines, Internet, …
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General criteria:
Strength/safety, efficiency/cost, aesthetics, creativity, …
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Sample previous projects/contests:
Towers, Bridges, Roller Coaster
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Learning Outcomes: Outcome 1 (Correlated to Course Objective 1):
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of structural analysis.
Outcome 2 (Correlated to Course Objective 2):
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze statically determinate structural systems.
Outcomes 1 and 2 cater for the ABET EC-2000 Programs’ Outcomes:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
Outcome 3 (Correlated to Course Objectives 3 and 4):
Students will demonstrate the ability to solve, synthesize, and report practical structures.
Outcome 3 caters for the ABET EC-2000 Programs’ Outcome:
(k) an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Outcome 4 (Correlated to Course Objectives 5 and 6):
Students will develop creative thinking and basic research skills in modeling, building, and testing of prototype structures.
Outcome 4 cater for the ABET EC-2000 Programs’ Outcomes:
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
(l) some experience in engineering practice and undergraduate research.
Assessment:
Outcome 5 (Correlated to Course Objective 6):
Students will demonstrate an ability to interact and communicate effectively with peers.
Outcome 5 caters for the ABET EC-2000 Programs’ Outcomes:
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
(g) an ability to communicate effectively.
1. Individual homework assignments. (5%)
2.
Two 1.5-hour examinations and a 3-hour final exam.
(20+20+40%)
3.
Cooperative team work: Computer structural analysis in assignments and building project (Modeling, computer/manual analysis, validation, synthesis, and report). (15%)
4.
Project/Contest: Building/testing prototype structure.
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