Course Introduction
Theory of Structures - I
Course Outlines
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Introduction to Structural Analysis
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Definition
Types of Structures
Structural Idealization
Loads
Determinacy, Indeterminacy and Stability
of Structures
Course Outlines
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Analysis of Determinate trusses
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Common types of trusses
Classification of coplanar trusses
Method of joints
Method of sections
Graphical method for analysis
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Analysis of Statically determinate Rigid jointed
plane Frame
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Determinacy and stability of plane frames
Analysis (sign convention)
Shear and bending moment diagrams of frames
Deflection & Rotation
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Deflection diagrams and elastic curves
Energy methods to compute deflections
Castigliano’s theorem for trusses, beams and frames
Principle of virtual work for trusses, beams and frames
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Moving loads
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Influence lines for statically determinate beams and
paneled girders
Influence lines for shear, reaction, and bending moment
for beams and paneled girder
Influence lines for axial forces in trusses
Calculation of maximum stress functions i.e., reaction
shear and bending moment in a simply supported beam
due to series of moving loads.
Absolute maximum bending moment and its evaluation
Course Outlines
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Arches, Cables and Suspension Bridges
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Three hinged parabolic and circular arches
Influence line for 3-hinged arches
Introduction to cables and suspension bridges
Analysis of indeterminate beams by three
moment equation
Books
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Structural Analysis
by R.C. Hibbeler
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Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
by Chu Kia Wang
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Structural Analysis
by Alexender Chajes
Practical & Assignments
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Practical copies would be prepared in time
and presence of practical note book must be
ensured in each practical.
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All individual assignments must be submitted
well in time. Late Assignment will be given
less marks and no assignment will be
submitted after two days of due date.
List of Assignments
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Analysis of Determinate trusses
Analysis of Statically determinate Rigid jointed
plane Frame
Deflections by Unit Load Method
Deflections by Castigliano’s Theorem
Influence Line Diagrams
Arches, Cables and Suspension Bridges
Analysis of indeterminate beams by three moment
equation
List of Subject Projects
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History of Various types of Structural
Systems
History of Various types of Trusses
History of Various types of Arches
Current Use of Trusses
Current Use of Arches
List of Subject Projects
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Comparison of Load Bearing and Frame Structures
(Construction, Load Distributions)
Method of Joints for Trusses (History to Current
Use)
Method of Joints for Trusses (Developing a
Computer Program)
Method of Sections for Trusses (History to Current
Use)
Method of Sections for Trusses (Developing a
Computer Program)
List of Subject Projects
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Graphical Method of Truss Analysis (History and
Current Use)
Shear force Concept (Historical Evolution and
Current Use)
Bending Moment Concept (Historical Evolution
and Current Use)
Structural Determinacy of Trusses and Frames
(History and Current Form)
Castigliano’s Theorem (History of Author and
Method along with proof)
List of Subject Projects
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Castigliano’s Theorem (Implementation on Existing
Structures Trusses)
Castigliano’s Theorem (Implementation on Existing
Structures Beams and Frames)
Unit Load Method (History of Author and Method
along with proof)
Unit Load Method (Implementation on Existing
Structures; trusses)
Unit Load Method (Implementation on Existing
Structures; Beams and Frames)
List of Subject Projects
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Influence Line Diagrams (History, Importance and
Current Use)
Influence Line Diagrams (for Axial Forces in
Trusses)
Influence Line Diagrams (for shear, reactions and
bending moment for beams and paneled girders)
Absolute maximum bending moment and its
evaluation under several moving loads
Three Hinged Parabolic Arch (History, hinge
introduction, derivations and current use)
List of Subject Projects
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Three Hinged Circular Arch (History, hinge
introduction, derivations and current use)
Influence Lines for Three Hinged Arches
Cables (History, Ancient to current use)
Suspension Bridges (Case History of
construction of specific bridge)
Three Moment Equation (Development
History and Proof)
Sessional Marks Distribution
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Assignments
Subject Project
Quizzes
Internal Viva
Practical Note Book
Class Participation
20%
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15%
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10%
Class Discipline
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The person who will not be serious will be treated
accordingly
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Keep in mind the time of lecture, otherwise more
than 10 minutes late comers will not allow to come
in class
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Non serious students will be treated strictly
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Mobile phones will be kept silent