The analysis of beam, truss, frame and composite structures. Classical flexibility methods with emphasis on energy principles. Virtual work and Castigliano's Theorems; Maxwell's and Betti's Laws. Deflected shapes, structural behaviour and approximate methods. Moment and shear distribution. Stiffness method of analysis. Use of symmetry and anti-symmetry. Muller-Breslau principle.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Civil Engineering 1630
Offering:
3-1; 0-0
Course Classifications:
Type C: Engineering, Mathematical and Natural Sciences