CE 310 - Structural Analysis

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

The application of mechanics and strength of materials to the analysis of trusses, beams, and framed structures. Statically determinate topics include vector forces, equilibrium, structural classification, method of joints and sections, shear and bending moment diagrams, and the calculation of deflections by direct integration, superposition and virtual work. Analysis of indeterminate structures by moment distribution, consistent displacements, and by commercial and academic computer software is also included. Prerequisites: CE 213, CE 214, EGR 205, NSET 101, MATH 190. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Represent forces and loads as vectors (2) Locate appropriate municipal "Building Code" documents and select the proper forces and loads for analysis and design (3) Combine forces and vectors mathematically to produce the resultant effect on structures (4) Idealize true structures by "line" illustrations compatible with mathematical modeling (5) Construct math models by hand for simple structures and by commercial structural analysis software for complex structures (6) Read, combine and reduce, and interpret the data output by structural analysis computer programs (7) Produce tables or plots of member forces and support reactions from computer models (8) Produce tables or plots of structural motion and deflection from computer models (9) Use computer models to study the effect on member forces and support forces of support settlements (10) Identify structures that are deficient in connectivity or support and would be a hazard to the public (11) Propose modifications to hazardous structures to eliminate connectivity and support difficulties (12) Classify structures according to the analysis technique required for an accurate solution (13) Determine by hand analysis the distribution of force within "Truss" type structures using the "Method of Joints" (14) Find the force within selected "Trusses" members of roofs and bridges using the "Method of Sections" (15) Determine by hand and plot the distribution of forces within beams and girders (16) Calculate deflections by integration for simple models and use those results to judge the usability of computer model results (17) Determine and plot the internal forces in continuous beams by hand using the "Moment Distribution" method (18) Use hand model results for continuous beams or small frames to verify computer model results (19) Communicate with other "engineering" staff through the use of calculations and sketches consistent with accepted engineering methods and practices

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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