CE 525 Structural Analysis II

Matrix Displacement Method Analysis of beam, 2D and 3D truss, 2D and 3D frame and plane stress/strain structures using the Constant Strain Triangle. Introduction to the Finite Element Method of analysis by deriving the element stiffness matrices using virtual work. P-Delta analysis using the geometric stiffness matrix. Computer implementation of analysis procedures using MATLAB and SAP2000. Modeling issues including convergence, symmetry and antisymmetry. 3 credit hours.

 
   
   
Prerequisite
  

Undergraduate degree in engineering and a first course in matrix structural analysis or consent of instructor.
Course Objectives  

At the end of the semester, the student will:

  • Be able to derive stiffness matrices for truss, beam, frame and Constant Strain Triangle elements using Virtual Work (VW).
  • Be able to derive the geometric stiffness matrix for beam and frame elements using VW.
  • Be able to incorporate the geometric stiffness matrix into the analysis of beam and frame structures, and perform convergence checks to ensure that an accurate solution has been obtained.
  • Be able to model and analyze three dimensional trusses and frames.
  • Be able to model plane strain/stress structures and verify convergence.
  • Be able to read technical literature on advanced topics in structural analysis and apply it to simple examples.
Course Requirements  

Homework Assignments: About 14

Examinations: Three (3) exams and a final exam.

Software Requirements: MATLAB and SAP2000 will be used and are available through the Virtual Computing Lab. SAP2000 may not run on MAC computers.

Projects: A research/review paper on an advanced topic

 
Textbook  

Matrix Analysis of Structures, Aslam Kassimali, Brooks/Cole, 1999, ISBN0-534-20670-0.

 
Computer and Internet Requirements  

NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below.

PCs must have an Intel-compatible 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows XP Pro. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses.

MAC users must have a G4 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.4 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above.

For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm

 

Instructor  

Dr. Vernon C. Matzen, Professor
Dept. of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7908
Raleigh, NC 27695-7908

Phone: (919) 515-7736
Fax: (919) 515-5301
E-mail: matzen@ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.ce.ncsu.edu/faculty/matzen/