Wendelin H. Mueller III, P.E., Ph.D.
Portland State University
Civil Engineering
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CE421/521 Analysis
of Framed Structures
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Catalog
Data: CE 421/521 Analysis of Framed Structures
(4)
Generalized analysis of multi-story and irregular structural framework with classical methods; analysis of arches, curved beams and frames with nonprismatic members. Energy methods, with introduction to matrix methods, will be presented.
Textbook: None
References: McCormac,
J. and Elling, R.E., Structural Analysis
- A Classical and Matrix Approach, Harper & Row, New York.
Hsieh,
Y.Y., Elementary Theory of Structures,
3rd ed., Prentice‑Hall, 1988.
Hibbeler,
R.C., Structural Analysis, 3rd. ed.,
Prentice Hall, 1995.
Goals: This
course forms a solid foundation of knowledge in the classical structural
analysis techniques. It prepares a senior or graduate student pursuing
structural engineering as a specialty for more advanced computer related,
non-linear analysis and design courses.
Prerequisites
by Topic:
1.
Conjugate
beam
2.
Virtual
Work
3.
Castigliano
Theorems I and II
4.
Slope
Deflection
5.
Moment
Distribution
Topics
(2 hour classes):
1.
Review energy
techniques (Castigliano and Virtual Work) and Conjugate Beam (2 classes)
2.
Energy
analysis (deflection and reactions) of beams and frames studying the affect
of shear and axial force on performance
(3 classes)
3.
Energy
analysis (deflection and reactions) curved beams and frames with torsion (3
classes)
4.
Energy
analysis of the above structures including translation and rotation springs (1
class)
5.
Slope
deflection: review, stability of single
columns and frames (P*Delta) (3 classes)
6.
Formation of
stiffness matrix (1 classes)
7.
Moment
distribution: review, spread sheet (1
classes)
8.
Non-prismatic
members (3 classes)
9.
Introduction
of Finite Difference solution of beams including P*Delta affect (1 class)
10.
Examinations
(3 classes)
Computer
Usage:
1.
General use
of microprocessors to assist in doing and checking homework problems.
2.
Introduction
to general purpose structural analysis programs.