Review of basic structural concepts. Betti’s law and applications. Matrix flexibility method, flexibility influence coefficients. Development of stiffness influence coefficients. Stiffness method of analysis: beams; plane trusses and frames; space trusses and frames. Introduction to the finite element method. Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3203.Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
Review of basic structural concepts. Betti’s law and applications. Matrix flexibility method, flexibility influence coefficients. Development of stiffness influence coefficients. Stiffness method of analysis: beams; plane trusses and frames; space trusses and frames. Introduction to the finite element method. Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3203.Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.