Description
Review of basic structural concepts. Betti's law and applications. Matrix flexibility method, flexibility influence coefficients. Development of stiffness influence coefficients. Stiffness method of analysis: beams; plane trusses and frames; space trusses and frames. Introduction to the finite element method.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3203 .
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3203 .
- Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
Reference text in its original language
Review of basic structural concepts. Betti's law and applications. Matrix flexibility method, flexibility influence coefficients. Development of stiffness influence coefficients. Stiffness method of analysis: beams; plane trusses and frames; space trusses and frames. Introduction to the finite element method.
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3203 .
- Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
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