COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 395	B	5	3	0	2	4	6

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:	Tuesday 10:30 - 13:15 @B-013 and Thursday 13:30 - 15:15 @A-126
Course Description:	Introduction to structural analysis. Displacement methods: slope deflection, moment distribution, special topics. Stiffness method, derivation of element stiffness matrices, assembly procedures. Computerized implementation of the stiffness method and use of instructional programs. Large scale structural analysis. Influence lines and moving loads.
Course Objectives:	Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate beams, trusses, and rigid frames; deflections by virtual-work, moment-area and conjugate-beam methods; influence lines; force and displacement methods; structural loads, introduction to structural design.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Basic Concepts and Deflections using energy methods
2	Method of Virtual Work
3	Castigliano's Theorem
4	Force Method Analysis
5	Force Method Analysis
6	Slope Deflection Method
7	Slope Deflection Method
8	Midterm Exam
9	Moment Distribution Method
10	Moment Distribution Method
11	Stiffness Method: Truss Analysis
12	Stiffness Method: Beam Analysis
13	Stiffness Method: Beam Analysis
14	Stiffness Method: Plane Frame Analysis

Prerequisite(s):	-
Textbook:	Structural Analysis R.C. Hibbeler 8th Edition, Prentice Hall
Other References:
Laboratory Work:	-
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Ability to analyze and calculate slope and deflections of structures
2	Ability to implement Force Method to analyze statically indeterminate structures
3	Ability to implement Stiffness Method to analyze statically indeterminate structures
4	Ability to understand and apply moment redistribution

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	5
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	5
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	3
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	1
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	4
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	1
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	3
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	3

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	2	5
Midterm Exam(s)	1	35
Quiz	2	5
Final Exam	1	45
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

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	10	10
Assignments	2	4	8
Final examination	1	15	15
Other	1	5	5
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6