Carleton University · CIVE 3203

Introduction to Structural Analysis

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Concepts and assumptions for structural analysis: framed structures; joints; supports; compatibility and equilibrium; stability and determinacy; generalized forces and displacements. Principle of Virtual Work: unknown force calculations; influence lines. Complementary Virtual Work: displacement calculations, indeterminate analysis. Introduction to the Stiffness Method of Analysis.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
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Concepts and assumptions for structural analysis: framed structures; joints; supports; compatibility and equilibrium; stability and determinacy; generalized forces and displacements. Principle of Virtual Work: unknown force calculations; influence lines. Complementary Virtual Work: displacement calculations, indeterminate analysis. Introduction to the Stiffness Method of Analysis.

  • Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

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