EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: STRUCTURAL MECHANICS |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE 391 | B | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | NA |
| Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Armando Demaj |
| Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: | NA |
| Language: | English |
| Compulsory/Elective: | Compulsory |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | |
| Course Description: | Unsymmetrical bending, shear center. Definition, classification, idealization and modeling of structures. Analysis of statically determinate structures, including beams, frames and arches. Analysis of cables. Work and energy principles and their application in deformation analysis of structures. Force method of structural analysis. |
| Course Objectives: | Fundamental concepts: forces, actions and reactions; free-body diagrams, equilibrium, and internal loading (Shear, axial and bending moments) flexibility, compatibility, boundary conditions, different type of load on the structures. Statically determinate structures: statically determinacy and stability; reaction forces for planar and non-planar structures; Cables and arches. Determination of shear force & bending moment for beam & frame type structure. Truss analysis; |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures |
| 3 | Internal Loadings: Shear and Moment Functions |
| 4 | Internal Loadings: Shear and Moment Diagrams |
| 5 | Cables Subjected to Concentrated Loads |
| 6 | Cables Subjected a Uniform Distributed Load |
| 7 | Influence Lines: Beams, Floor Girders, Trusses |
| 8 | Maximum Influence at a Point due to a Series of Concentrated Loads |
| 9 | Midterm Exam |
| 10 | Deflection of Structures: Double Integration Method |
| 11 | Deflection of Structures: Moment-Area Theorem |
| 12 | Deflection of Structures: Moment Area Theorem |
| 13 | Deflection of Structures: Conjugate-Beam Theorem |
| 14 | Final Exam Review |
| Prerequisite(s): | |
| Textbook: | R.C. HIBBELER, Structural Analysis, 6th Edition |
| Other References: | Lecture Notes |
| Laboratory Work: | |
| Computer Usage: | |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | Ability to explain the fundamental concepts of structural analysis such as classification of structures, loads, free body diagrams, equilibrium, wind loading and displacement and rotation in the context of structural engineering application. |
| 2 | Ability to determine the support reactions for the beam, frame & arch structures |
| 3 | Ability to develop shear and moment diagrams of statically determinate beams, beam assemblages and frames |
| 4 | Ability to understand the traditional way of Civil Engineering drawing techniquesAbility to analyze truss structure using different method of analysis |
| 5 | Becoming familiar with the AutoCAD softwareAbility to determine influence lines for statically determinate structures and apply them to a variety of situations including the assessment of ‘worst case’ loading scenarios. |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program | ||
| 1 | an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | 4 |
| 2 | an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | 3 |
| 3 | an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams | 1 |
| 4 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems | 5 |
| 5 | an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | 3 |
| 6 | an ability to communicate effectively | 3 |
| 7 | the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context | 3 |
| 8 | a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning | 1 |
| 9 | a knowledge of contemporary issues | 1 |
| 10 | an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | 4 |
| 11 | skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | 1 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Homework |
1
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15
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| Midterm Exam(s) |
1
|
35
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| Quiz |
1
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10
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| Final Exam |
1
|
40
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| Activities | Quantity | Duration(Hours) | Total Workload(Hours) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Assignments | 0 | ||
| Final examination | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 1 | 6 | 6 |
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Total Work Load:
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125 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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5 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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5 | ||