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Advanced Structural Analysis - Syllabus

This document outlines a course on advanced structural analysis. It provides details on course objectives, outcomes, 5 units of content covering topics like matrix methods, stiffness method, flexibility method, direct stiffness method, nonlinear analysis, and beams on elastic foundations. Suggested readings are also included.

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Advanced Structural Analysis - Syllabus

This document outlines a course on advanced structural analysis. It provides details on course objectives, outcomes, 5 units of content covering topics like matrix methods, stiffness method, flexibility method, direct stiffness method, nonlinear analysis, and beams on elastic foundations. Suggested readings are also included.

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For the batch of 2023-2027

Course Code Course Title Core/Elective

PC 1101 SE Advanced Structural Analysis Core


Contact Hours per Week
Prerequisite CIE SEE Credits
L T D P
- 3 1 - - 30 70 4
Course Objectives
 Understand the concepts of matrix methods of analysis and equip them with the knowledge to
independently handle the problems of structural analysis.
 Enhance the competency level in analysis of continuous beam, portal frames, pin jointed structures
by flexibility and stiffness matrix methods.
 Understand the formation of global stiffness matrix from local stiffness matrix and equation
solving techniques using direct stiffness method.
 Gain an insight into the nonlinear analysis of structures.
 Learn the concepts of beams on elastic foundation.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyse the continuous beams, rigid jointed frames and pin jointed structures by stiffness method.
2. Analyse the continuous beams, rigid jointed frames and pin jointed structures by flexibility
method.
3. Formulate the element and global stiffness matrices by direct stiffness method and learn equation
solution techniques.
4. Understand and differentiate between the linear and nonlinear analyses.
5. Solve the problems pertaining to beams on elastic foundation.

UNIT-I
Introduction to Matrix Methods of Analysis: Static indeterminacy and kinematic indeterminacy,
Coordinate systems, displacement and force transformation matrices, element and structure stiffness
matrices, equivalent joint loads and fixed end forces.
Stiffness Method: Stiffness of prismatic member, Analysis of bar element, plane truss, continuous beams,
plane frames and grid frames, also dealing with effect of settlements, internal hinges and guided fixed end
supports.

UNIT-II
Flexibility Method: Flexibility of prismatic member, Analysis of bar element, plane truss, continuous
beams, plane frames and grid frames, also dealing with effect of settlements, internal hinges and guided fixed
end supports.

UNIT-III
Direct Stiffness Method: Assemblage of global stiffness matrix, Analysis of plane truss, continuous beams,
plane frame and grid frames, also dealing with effect of settlements, internal hinges and guided fixed end
supports.

UNIT-IV
Introduction to Nonlinear Analysis: Geometric and material nonlinearity, P-Δ effect, Effects of axial force
on flexural stiffness – buckling of ideal columns, buckling behaviour of real columns, flexural behaviour of
beam columns, flexural stiffness measures for braced prismatic beam columns, effect of axial tension,
flexural stiffness measures for unbraced prismatic beam columns. Slope-deflection method of analysis –
slope deflection equations for prismatic beam-columns, fixed end moments in beam-columns. Matrix method

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of Analysis – Stiffness matrix for prismatic beam column elements, estimation of critical elastic buckling
loads, second order analysis.

UNIT-V
Beams on Elastic Foundations: Introduction-Modulus of foundation & Basic equation. Beams of infinite
length under concentrated & uniformly distributed loads, Analysis of semi-infinite beams making use of
functions for infinite beams.

Suggested Readings:
1. Advanced Structural Analysis by Ashok. K. Jain, New Channel Brothers.
2. Devdas Menon, “Advanced Structural Analysis", Narosa Publishing House, 2009.
3. Asslam Kassimali, “Matrix Analysis of Structures", Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., USA, 1999.
4. Amin Ghali, Adam M Neville and Tom G Brown, “Structural Analysis: A Unified Classical and
Matrix Approach", Sixth Edition, 2007, Chapman & Hall.
5. William Weaver, Jr & James M. Gere, Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, CBS Publishers &
Distributors, Delhi. 2. Wang C.K., Matrix methods of Structural Analysis Mc Graw Hill book
Company, New Delhi. 3.
6. Advanced mechanics of solids & structures, N. Krishna Raju, D.R Gururaja Narosa publishing house
New Delhi.
7. Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Seely and Smith

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