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CEE-123 Advanced Structural Analysis

Fall 2013

Objective: Comprehensive presentation of matrix structural analysis methods to study the effects ofexternal loads (concentrated and distributed), thermal loads, support settlements and

initial stress and strains on structural systems. In-depth understanding of structural

analysis computer programs developed from the matrix formulation of classical structural

theory.

Instructor: Babak Moaveni

Office: 206B Anderson Hall; Phone: 617-627-5642

E-mail:babak.moaveni@tufts.edu

Office hours: M., W. 2:30-4pm or by appointment

Class Time: T., R. 4:30-5:45pm, Anderson 211

Textbook: Kassimali, A., Matrix Analysis of Structures: 2nd

Ed, CL Engineering, 2011.

Note: Buying the textbook for this course is not required but the book can serve as a good

reference.

References: McGuire, Gallagher, and Ziemian, Matrix Structural Analysis, 2nd Ed., Wiley, 2000.

Felton, and Nelson, Matrix Structural Analysis, Wiley, 1997.

Prerequisites: ES-9 Strength of Materials, CEE-22 Structural Analysis (recommended)

Homework: Problem sets will usually be assigned every other week. Homework problems are

designed to help you better understand and apply the material covered during the lectures.

Most problems will deal with the analysis of truss and frame structures. There will be a

20% penalty for late assignments for each day late (i.e., assignments received more than

five days late will be given no credit).

Exams: There will be a midterm and a final examination.

Grading: Homework will account for 30% of your grade; midterm exam is 30%, the final exam is

35%; attendance and class participation is 5%.

Computers: Some homework problems will require short computer programs. You are encouraged to

use Matlab. You will also be introduced to SAP2000 and will use it for some homework

problems. You are encouraged to check all homework problem solutions using SAP2000.

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Course Topics:

Differential equation formulation of structural analysis Two-dimensional truss structures:

Equations of kinematics, equilibrium and constitutive relations Coordinate transformation Element stiffness matrix Structure equilibrium equations using direct stiffness method Solution of equilibrium equations Element loads

Distributed loads Thermal loads Fabrication errors Support settlements

Two-dimensional frame structures: Equations of kinematics, equilibrium and constitutive relations Coordinate transformation Element stiffness matrix Structure equilibrium equations using direct stiffness method Solution of equilibrium equations Element loads

Distributed loads Thermal loads Fabrication errors Support settlements

Special topics (if time permits): Stiffness method using virtual work Member end releases Member rigid end zones Inclined supports 3D truss and frame structures Flexibility method from basic equations and virtual work Condensation of degrees of freedom, and substructuring Timoshenko beam theory