COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 591	B	3	3	0	0	3	7.5

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to provide an update which reflects the latest developments, particularly the applications of computational methods in structural analysis. The review of fundamental principles of structural analysis will bring the students with various knowledge backgrounds to a common level. Then the following advanced structural analysis techniques will be introduced: (a) dynamic analysis of space structures. (b) analysis of elastic instability of frames. (c) finite element method, with computer-based applications forming an important practical component.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	MathCad
2	Statics review, classical beam theory review
3	Moment area
4	Indeterminate structures
5	Slope deflection
6	Virtual work
7	Rayleigh-Ritz method
8	Midterm week
9	Moment distribution
10	Linear algebra
11	Flexibility method
12	Intuitive stiffness method
13	Direct stiffness method
14	Special topics (as time permits) : Temperature effects, shear deformations, eccentricities, constraints, P-∆, system buckling, condensation, substructuring, introduction to nonlinear problem

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	None required. Lectures and handouts will cover all necessary information. Each student is responsible for obtaining lecture notes and handouts for classes that are missed. Instructor’s lecture notes will not be loaned out.
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	Excel, PowerPoint, Mathcad, Matlab, Sap2000
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	the principles underlying the stiffness method of analysis, and be fluent in its application for the analysis of 2 & 3-D pinned and rigid-jointed structural frames;
2	the principles underlying the dynamic analysis of pinned and rigid-jointed structural frames structures;
3	have awareness of and be able to account in analysis for the subtle, yet important effects of elastic instability in structural frameworks;
4	the finite element (FE) method of analysis, its mode of application, and the role of commercial software in performing FE computations;
5	Use of an advanced FE package. This helps students to appreciate how much of the theory taught in class is applied in a computational environment, and highlights the pitfalls associated with uninformed use of computer-based structural analysis software.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering 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
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	5
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
6	an ability to communicate effectively
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	4
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues
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

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	40
Final Exam	1	60
	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	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	5	70
Mid-terms	1	20	20
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	30	30
Other	1	19.5	19.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5