Instructor: Richard J. Nielsen Office: 101 BEL
Phone: 885-8961 Engineering Outreach students: 1-800-824-2889 ext. 8961. Fax: (208) 885-6608.
Catalog Description:
Formulation of the analysis of trusses, beams and frames using the stiffness method of matrix structural analysis; development of element properties, coordinate transformations, and global analysis theory; special topics such as initial loads, member and joint constraints, modification procedures. Special project demonstrating mature understanding of materials required for graduate credit.
Objective:
The student will learn the theoretical background behind modern structural
analysis software. He or she will understand how to
formulate the structural analysis in matrix form, and how virtual work
concepts can expand the scope of problem that can be treated
along with the associated approximations. The student will also perform
nonlinear analyses and determine the stability of structures
using matrix methods.
Prerequisite: CE 342 - Theory of Structure, or permission.
Req'd Texts:
Matrix Structural Analysis 2nd ed, by McGuire, Gallagher, and Ziemian, published by John Wiley & Sons.
Analysis Software: MASTAN2 is supplied with the textbook. RISA 2D, is available in the computer labs, or as educational/demo version download from Risa Technologies. SAP 2000 is also available in the computer labs. Other software can be used for the graduate project, by arrangement with the instructor.
Mathcad will be used to reduce the computational effort required for matrix analysis.
Reading:
The reading assignments indicated in the course calendar correspond to
sections in the text. Read the assigned section before each
lecture.
Homework:
Homework sets are due on the dates shown on the course syllabus/calendar.
Exams:
There will be three midterm examinations as indicated in the course
calendar.
Project:
Students taking the course for graduate credit will complete a project
involving the application of the material discussed in class.
Undergraduate Grading:
Homework - 20%
Midterms - 80%
Graduate Grading:
Homework - 20%
Midterms - 55%
Project - 25%
Disability Support Services Reasonable Accommodations
Statement:
Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented
disability. Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of
any accommodation(s) needed for the course. Late notification may mean
that requested accommodations might not be available. All accommodations
must be approved through Disability Support Services located in the Idaho
Commons Building, Room 306.
Phone: 885-6307
email at dss@uidaho.edu
website at http://www.uidaho.edu/studentaffairs/asap/dss