ENGV 325 Structural Analysis

This course provides the students’ third exposure to structural analysis. Following strength of materials, this course presents basic concepts in structural analysis: loads and analysis (including deflection) of statically determinate structures (trusses, beams, and frames) and indeterminate structures (using slope-deflection and moment-distribution methods).

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

No structure could be begun without a structural analysis to compute the reaction of the proposed structure to expected loads and external effects (e.g., temperature changes). The analysis must compute: resultant stresses and strains due to axial and shear forces and bending moments; deflections; and support reactions. The course continues to develop the structural analysis skills essential in civil engineering. The course include computer-based team projects.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

There are 14 Read & Interact assignments, which are designed to encourage students to read the textbook. Each assignment is worth 5 points.

Homework sets will be assigned based on the chapters covered. All homework sets will be graded. Each homework is worth 30 points.

There will be 2 timed tests. The student must make sure to study well before taking the tests as they are limited in time. (One attempt)

Final exam time limited. It is not cumulative.