CE 350 Structural Analysis

Civil Engineering Department

Saint Martin's University

5300 Pacific Avenue, SE

Lacey, WA 98501

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No. of Credits:   4 Credits

Class Meets:      M.W.F. 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.      Room  1519

Text:                     "Structural Analysis”, R.C. Hibbeler,  6^th Edition, Pierson Prentice-Hall

Instructor:          Dr. Chun K. Seong,    Cebula Hall, Room 1503,       Phone 438-4318

Course Objectives:          The course is intended for junior students to build an ability to analyze structures, such as trusses, beams, arches and frames, and to understand the structural behavior by calculating reactions, shear and bending moment and deflections using classical methods.  Concept of conjugate beam, influence lines for moving live load, and energy methods are introduced.  Computer analysis term project will be assigned for students to experience real-world structural analysis practice.  Ethics problem involved with structural failure will be discussed.

Date                Class Topic                            Chapter                       Homework Problems

 8/30               Introduction, Loads                  1, 2, 3                          2.2, 2.4, 2.8 /

                                                                                                                 3.8, 3.18, 3.23                        

 9/01                Reactions                                 4.1 - 18                        4, 30, 36, 44

                        Computer Analysis                   Hand-out

                        Shear and Moment (Beams)     5.1 - 5                          6, 14, 34,

                        Shear and Moment (Frames)    5.6                               40, 42, 49

                 Plane Trusses                           6.1- 12                         8, 12, 26, 36

                   Plane Trusses                           7.1-7, 7.11-13             4, 10, 24, 50

Exam #1                       Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

                   Influence Lines (I)                     9.1-5                            Handout Problems

                 Influence Lines (II)                    9.6-14                          2, 4, 16, 24, 28

                 Deformations                            10.1- 11                       3, 10, 14, 27, 29

                        (Geometric Method)

           Deformations                            11.1- 8                         4, 8, 14, 20, 28  (Energy Method)

                  Indeterminate Structures           12, 13.1 – 5, 8,9            2, 4, 24, 34

           Slope Deflection                       15                                4, 8, 16, 20

Exam #2                       Chapters 6, 7, 9, 10 & 11

                 Moment Distribution                 17                                6, 10, 23, 26

                 Moment Distribution                 18                                4, 8, 12, 26

                 Term Project Presentation

Final Exam                    Chapter 1 to 18

Attendance Policy: Attendance is required at all classes.

                                           Absences excused only for valid reason.

Grade Policy: Based on total 600 points; 2 Exams (200), Homework (100),

Computer Term Project (100) and Final Exam (200)

Homework Policy:

1. Due before starting the next class 

2. Individual problems will be graded on 0 to 10 scale.

3. No late homework will be accepted.

4. Rules in preparing homework:

• Use engineering papers, try one problem per page, one side only.

• State the requirements of the problem.

• Draw all diagrams for the problem statements and for the solutions, with a straight edge and an accurate scale.

• Show all necessary calculations.

           If the rules are not kept, homework grade points will be deducted.

Exam Policy:

1. All exam will be a closed book exam.   Students can make and bring in one page summary or equations of the subject course materials to the exam.

2.  Final exam paper will not be returned to the students.

 Special Needs:

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have medical and/or safety concerns to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.”