Structural Analysis ...

This unit provides students with the role played by structure in the design and building process. The main aim is to give basic principles of structural analysis and structural design which introduce the limit state approach to the design of simple elements under tension, compression and bending together with an overview of the types of loading acting on structures and their idealization for design purpose. This subject provides the student with a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of structural analysis as it applies to trusses, beams, and frames.

The students study a discussion of the various types of structural forms and loads, the determination of forces at the supports and connections of statically determinate beams and frames. The analysis of various types of statically determinate trusses and shear and bending-moment functions and diagrams for beams and frames, the analysis of simple cable and arch systems, influence lines for beams, girders, and trusses and several common techniques for the approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures.

Structural engineering is a wider discipline under the field of civil engineering. It is a vast topic with unlimited theories and practices. It is a field that is still developing with huge innovations and ideas. When looking into the working time and the place sent by the structural engineers, most of the highly involved structural engineers will be working in the office as well as on the construction sites. The roles and responsibilities of the structural engineer include Structural Designing, Site and work investigations, Communication, Construction Management and Adequate training.

After learning the structural analysis, The students will understand the basis of structural design, load distribution and deflection, examine types of loading acting on structures and their uncertainties, develop collaboration and team-working skills through series of in-class group discussions and calculations and work in groups to relate the real world cases with the theories to be applied.