Stability and determinacy of structures; analysis of statically determinate trusses and arches; influence lines; moving loads on beams, frame, analysis of suspension bridge. Wind and earthquake loads; approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures: braced trusses, portal method, cantilever method and vertical load analysis of multi storied building frames; trusses and frames by virtual work method.
| Ch. 1 | Introduction | ||
| 1.1 | Introduction | View | |
| Ch. 2 | Determinacy and Stability | ||
| 2.1 | Determinacy and Stability | View | |
| Ch. 3 | Suspension Bridge and Arch Analysis | ||
| 3.1 | Suspension Bridge | View | |
| 3.2 | Arch Analysis | View | |
| Ch. 4 | Truss Analysis | ||
| 4.1 | Method of Joints | View | |
| 4.2 | Method of Sections (Part I) | View | |
| 4.3 | Method of Sections (Part I) | View | |
| Ch. 5 | Lateral Load Analysis | ||
| 5.1 | Seismic Load | View | |
| 5.2 | Wind Load | View | |
| Ch. 6 | Deflection by Virtual Work | ||
| 6.1 | Beam Deflection | View | |
| 6.2 | Frame Deflection | View | |
| 6.3 | Truss Deflection | View | |
| Ch. 7 | Influence lines | ||
| 7.1 | Influence lines of Beam Part I | View | |
| 7.2 | Influence lines of Beam Part II | View | |
| 7.3 | Application of Influence Line | View | |
| Ch. 8 | Moving Loads | ||
| 8.1 | Moving Loads on Beam | View |
Students must complete CEN 213 Mechanics of Solids II course prior to register for this course. Basic understanding on determination of internal forces in beams and frames is required.
| Activities | Percentage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Term Exam | 30% | Answer 3 questions out of 4 |
| Quiz | 20% | Best 2 out of 3 |
| Assignment | 10% | All of 2 out of 2 |
| Final Exam | 30% | Answer 3 questions out of 4 |
| Attendance | 10% | Less than 50% will obtain zero marks |
There are 2 sessions per week, 1 hour on each session.