The fundamental concepts and methods for the analysis of structural systems
What you’ll learn
Eeering Mechanics (Statics) Review
Statically Deteate Beams
Shear and Moment Equations and Diagrams
Stability and Deteacy
Method of Joints
Method of Sections
Zero-force Members
Double Integration Method
Conjugate Beam Method
Moment Area Method
Virtual Work Method
Reaction, Shear, and Moment Influence Lines
The Force Method
Slope-Deflection Method
Moment Distribution Method
Arches and Cables
APPS: Complimentary Structural Analysis Application Programs
Description
This course has been designed for undergraduate (civil) eeering students or those with an interest in developing a deeper understanding of introductory structural analysis concepts and methods. The lectures cover the essential concepts and methods of structural analysis and provide examples demonstrating their applications. The main topics discussed include: (1) statically deteate beam analysis; (2) truss analysis using the methods of joints and sections; (3) stability and deteacy; (4) shear and moment equations and diagrams in beams; (5) reaction, shear, and moment influence lines and their applications; (6) deflection in beams using classical techniques including the double integration method, the conjugate beam method, and the moment area method; (7) the use of the virtual work method for calculating deflection in beams, frames, and trusses; and (8) analysis of indeteate structures using three classical techniques (the force method, the slope-deflection method, and the moment distribution method). The course contains video lectures, exercise problems and their solutions, and short quizzes. Our aim is to help our students learn fundamental structural analysis concepts; be able to analyze basic beam, truss, and frame structures; and have their questions answered in the context of the presented content. Please feel free to send us your technical questions as you go through the material. We are here to help. 1/15/2021
Who this course is for:
Undergraduate eeering students in civil, mechanical or related disciplines.
