CE 483 Advanced Structural Analysis

Credit Structure: (3-0)3

Catalog Description:
Review of basic concepts of structural analysis; approximate methods of structural analysis; flexibility and stiffness matrices, assembly processes; special topics in the analysis; use of the finite difference method.

Course Objectives:
This course is mandatory for students who choose structural mechanics as their area of expertise. It amplifies on the scope of material covered in its prerequisite, CE384, and provides a solid theoretical background for more advanced topics covered in other courses. It emphasizes computed-aided solution techniques coded in currently used structural analysis software. The basic course objective is to enable students to manage the requirements of modern structural analysis in an automated environment.

Prerequisites:
CE 384

Textbook(s):
W. McGuire and R.H. Gallagher, “Matrix Structural Analysis”, Wiley, 1979.
M. Holzer, “Computer Analysis of Structures”, Elsevier, 1985.

Reference(s):
M.F. Rubinstein, “Matrix Computer Analysis of Structures”, Prentice-Hall, 1986.
F.W. Beaufait, C. Rowan, R. Hoadley and J. Hackett, “Computer Methods of Structural Analysis”, Prentice Hall, 1970.
J. Meek, “Matrix Structural Analysis”, McGraw-Hill, 1971.
H. Kardestuncer, “Elementary Matrix Analysis of Structures”, McGraw-Hill, 1974.
W. Weaver and J.M. Gere, “Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures”, 2nd Ed., Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1980.
D. Meyers, “Matrix Analysis of Structures”, Harper and Row, 1983.
J. Przemieniecki, “Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis”, McGraw-Hill, 1968.
K.J. Bathe, “Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis”, Prentice-Hall, 1982.
W. Weaver and Johnston, “Finite Elements for Structural Analysis”, Prentice-Hall, 1984.

Syllabus:
1. Review of Basic Concepts
2. Approximate Methods of Structural Analysis
3. Flexibility and Stiffness Methods
4. Computer Algorithms for Analysas
5. Finite Difference Method

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
Any available finite element computer programs for structural analysis of various systems are used. More than sixty percent of homework problems require computer usage.

Laboratory Work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 1 credit
Engineering Sciences: 2 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
Fuat Erbatur