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• To familiarize students with various methods of analysis of indeterminate structures.
• To develop the skills for using the state-of-the-art methods of structural analysis.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]CLO: 1. to explain and apply the different methods of structural analysis for statically indeterminate structures.
CLO: 2. to analyze the indeterminate frames manually using different methods of structural analysis.
CLO: 3. to measure the indeterminate frames in software using Finite Element Methods.
CLO: 4. to defend the analysis of assigned indeterminate structures.
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1. Analysis of Indeterminate Structures Using Force Approach
   • Compatibility methods for beams and frames with and without support settlement
   • Analysis of indeterminate trusses
2. Analysis of Indeterminate Structures Using Stiffness Approach
   • Moment distribution for beams and frames for prismatic and non-prismatic members with and without side-sway and support settlement
   • Slope deflection method for beams and frames with and without support settlement
3. Matrix Methods
   • Introduction to flexibility method
   • Determination of flexibility matrix for beams
   • Introduction to stiffness method
   • Development of member and structure stiffness matrices
   • Bending moment and shear force diagrams
   • Application of computer programs
4. Finite Element Method:
   • Introduction to finite elements
   • Stiffness matrices for bar elements
   • Triangular elements and Rectangular elements
   • Shape function
   • Displacement functions
   • Transformation matrices
   • Structure stiffness matrix
5. Software Application
   • Analysis of indeterminate structures using software

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