CAE 3511 - Analysis of Structures

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course presents methods of structural analysis for determinate and indeterminate structures. Topics include truss and beam analysis, virtual work method for deflections, flexibility methods, stiffness methods, and computerized structural analysis.
Prereq: CAE 3501 (quarter system prereq: AE 3201)
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: None

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze statically determinate structures with complex loadings and geometry
Analyze statically indeterminate structures using classical methods
Generate accurate solutions for reactions, member internal forces and deflections for trusses, beams, and frames
Compare and contrast results from computer software and hand calculations

Prerequisites by Topic

Static analysis of beams, frames, and trusses
Stress and strain analysis of structural members under combined loadings

Course Topics

Determinacy and stability of structures
Forces in statically determinate trusses, beams, and frames
Displacements of determinate structures by the virtual work method
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by the force method
Moment distribution for beams
Influence lines, pattern loading and moving loads
Approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures

Laboratory Topics

Interactive problem-solving sessions that reinforce the weekly lecture topics
Use of structural analysis software
Stress concentration experiment
Tension and Mohr’s circle experiment
Combined shear, torsion, and bending experiment
Beam flexure experiment
Column buckling experiment

Coordinator
Dr. Edward Sippel, P.E.

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CAE 3511 - Analysis of Structures