Course Introduction Theory of Structures I Course Outlines

Course Introduction Theory of Structures - I

Course Outlines o Introduction to Structural Analysis n n o Definition Types of Structures Structural Idealization Loads Determinacy, Indeterminacy and Stability of Structures

Course Outlines o Analysis of Determinate trusses n n n Common types of trusses Classification of coplanar trusses Method of joints Method of sections Graphical method for analysis

Course Outlines o Analysis of Statically determinate Rigid jointed plane Frame n n n o Determinacy and stability of plane frames Analysis (sign convention) Shear and bending moment diagrams of frames Deflection & Rotation n n Deflection diagrams and elastic curves Energy methods to compute deflections Castigliano’s theorem for trusses, beams and frames Principle of virtual work for trusses, beams and frames

Course Outlines o Moving loads n n n Influence lines for statically determinate beams and paneled girders Influence lines for shear, reaction, and bending moment for beams and paneled girder Influence lines for axial forces in trusses Calculation of maximum stress functions i. e. , reaction shear and bending moment in a simply supported beam due to series of moving loads. Absolute maximum bending moment and its evaluation

Course Outlines o Arches, Cables and Suspension Bridges n n n o Three hinged parabolic and circular arches Influence line for 3 -hinged arches Introduction to cables and suspension bridges Analysis of indeterminate beams by three moment equation

Books o Structural Analysis by R. C. Hibbeler o Analysis of Indeterminate Structures by Chu Kia Wang o Structural Analysis by Alexender Chajes

Practical & Assignments o Practical copies would be prepared in time and presence of practical note book must be ensured in each practical. o All individual assignments must be submitted well in time. Late Assignment will be given less marks and no assignment will be submitted after two days of due date.

List of Assignments o o o o Analysis of Determinate trusses Analysis of Statically determinate Rigid jointed plane Frame Deflections by Unit Load Method Deflections by Castigliano’s Theorem Influence Line Diagrams Arches, Cables and Suspension Bridges Analysis of indeterminate beams by three moment equation

List of Subject Projects 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. History of Various types of Structural Systems History of Various types of Trusses History of Various types of Arches Current Use of Trusses Current Use of Arches

List of Subject Projects 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Comparison of Load Bearing and Frame Structures (Construction, Load Distributions) Method of Joints for Trusses (History to Current Use) Method of Joints for Trusses (Developing a Computer Program) Method of Sections for Trusses (History to Current Use) Method of Sections for Trusses (Developing a Computer Program)

List of Subject Projects 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Graphical Method of Truss Analysis (History and Current Use) Shear force Concept (Historical Evolution and Current Use) Bending Moment Concept (Historical Evolution and Current Use) Structural Determinacy of Trusses and Frames (History and Current Form) Castigliano’s Theorem (History of Author and Method along with proof)

List of Subject Projects 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Castigliano’s Theorem (Implementation on Existing Structures Trusses) Castigliano’s Theorem (Implementation on Existing Structures Beams and Frames) Unit Load Method (History of Author and Method along with proof) Unit Load Method (Implementation on Existing Structures; trusses) Unit Load Method (Implementation on Existing Structures; Beams and Frames)

List of Subject Projects 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Influence Line Diagrams (History, Importance and Current Use) Influence Line Diagrams (for Axial Forces in Trusses) Influence Line Diagrams (for shear, reactions and bending moment for beams and paneled girders) Absolute maximum bending moment and its evaluation under several moving loads Three Hinged Parabolic Arch (History, hinge introduction, derivations and current use)

List of Subject Projects 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Three Hinged Circular Arch (History, hinge introduction, derivations and current use) Influence Lines for Three Hinged Arches Cables (History, Ancient to current use) Suspension Bridges (Case History of construction of specific bridge) Three Moment Equation (Development History and Proof)

Sessional Marks Distribution o o o Assignments Subject Project Quizzes Internal Viva Practical Note Book Class Participation 20% 20% 15% 10%

Class Discipline o The person who will not be serious will be treated accordingly o Keep in mind the time of lecture, otherwise more than 10 minutes late comers will not allow to come in class o Non serious students will be treated strictly o Mobile phones will be kept silent