CEE412 - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

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CEE 412 - Structural Analysis
Dr. Sherif El-Tawil
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Michigan

 

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this class is to provide you with a thorough understanding of the theory and applications of structural analysis techniques as applied to common structures such as beams, trusses, and frames. Specifically, the goal of the course is to improve your ability to:

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Put free bodies and structures into equilibrium

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Find internal forces in structural members

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Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams and frames

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Calculate member deflections and rotations at specific points.

During the course of the semester, you will learn the following:

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How to effectively model structural analysis problems.

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Compute reactions and internal forces for statically indeterminate structures using the flexibility (force) method referred to as the method of consistent deformations.

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Compute reactions and internal forces for statically indeterminate structures using the stiffness (displacement) method.

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Calculate influence lines and use them to position moveable loads

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The theory behind commercial structural analysis software, including the principle of virtual displacements and how it can be used to formulate matrix methods for structural analysis.

PREREQUISITES

CEE 212. You should be knowledgeable about: statics and equilibrium of free bodies; structural mechanics including calculation of internal bending moment and shear forces; and basic matrix operations. You should also be familiar with CAEN equipment and software.

CREDITS

4 Semester Hours

TEXT

Hibbeler, R. C., Structural Analysis, Sixth Edition. ISBN: 0-13-147089-2, Publisher: Prentice Hall, Copyright: 2006

 

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Sherif El-Tawil, CEE Department

2374 GGB, Ph:  764-5617, E-mail:  eltawil@umich.edu

CLASS

M, W, F: 0930 - 1030 hrs, 1013 DOW. Class starts at 940 hrs.

INSTRUCTOR'S OFFICE HOURS

M: 10:30 - 11:30 hrs

T: 9:30 - 11:00 hrs

Or by appointment

LAB                          

T, W, Th: 1430 - 1730 hrs, Lab starts at 1440 hrs.

All groups will meet in 2305 GGB for recitation and in Win2, Duderstadt Center, for computer exercises. The first meeting will be in 2305 GGB. The GSI will inform you of the location of the next meeting.

GSI: Dongjoo Kim, Office: 1314 GGB

Office Hours: 13:30 - 14.30, T, Th.

GRADING POLICY

Laboratory Section            10%

Homework                        20%

Hour Exams (2)                 2 x 20 = 40%

Final Exam                        30%