DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE

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CE 311 Structural Analysis

Prepared by:
Dr. Sana Amir

Course Outline Structural Analysis

 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE

1. Course Title: Structural Analysis

2. Course ID: CE-311

3. Semester:
4. Pre-Requisites
5. Course Objectives:
5a. Course Learning
Outcomes (CLO)
5b. Course learning
Outcomes (CLO) mapping
with Program’s Learning
Outcomes (PLO)
5th
 Engineering Mechanics
 Mechanics of Materials
 Elementary Structural Analysis
 To familiarize students with various methods of
calculating structural response of indeterminate
structures under different loading combinations.
 To develop computing skills for analysis of structures
using software like ETBAS and SAP2000.
The student will be able to:
 Analyze statically indeterminate structural members
subjected to various types of loading and by using
classical methods like Force Method, Virtual Work
Method, Slope Deflection Method etc.
 Analyze statically indeterminate beams by Plastic
Method.
 PLO-1: Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply
knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the
solution of complex engineering problems.
 PLO-2: Problem Analysis: An ability to identify,
formulate, research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated
conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences and engineering sciences.

 Introduction: Statically indeterminate structures,

determination of degree of instability and stability of
structures.
 Force Method: Methods of least work and consistent
deformation, Application to statically indeterminate
beams, frames, trusses and two hinged arches.
 Analysis of indeterminate Beams. Trusses and
6. Course Outline: Frames: Application of virtual Work (unit load method)
to deflection of beams, trusses and frames, External
and internal indeterminacy, Analysis of beams, frames
and trusses with redundant support reactions.
 Solution of internally indeterminate trusses with
composite redundancy.
 Analysis of Two-Hinged Arches: Analysis of two-
hinged circular and parabolic arches having supports at
same and at different levels by method of least work.
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 Displacement Method: Slope deflection method,

Moment distribution method, Application to
indeterminate beams and frames.
 Slope-Deflection Method: Concept, Stiffness
factors, Equations, joint conditions, Application to
analyze continuous beams and frames.
 Moment Distribution Method: Concept, Distribution
and carry over factors, Analysis of continuous beams
and frames with and without yielding of supports,
Solution of frames involving side sway, Analysis of
closed frames and multistory portal frames.
 Application of computer in structural Analysis:
Application of Sap2000 and ETABS for structural
analysis.
 Plastic Analysis: Introduction, Plastic hinge, Shape
factor, Plastic section modulus, Analysis of simple
cases of 1 or 2 span beams.

PartI (Theory)
Mid term Quiz Weightage=10%
Mid Term Exam Weightage=30%
Final term Quiz Weightage=10%
Final term Exam Weightage=40%
7. Evaluation
Assignments Weightage =10%
Methodology:
PartII (Lab)
Assignment Weightage=10%
Internal Sessionals Weightage=70%
External Viva Weightage=20%

8. List of Reference  Hibbler R.C. Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall

Books/Journals/Reports/  West H.H. Analysis of Structures, John Willey & Sons
Web Sites:  Wang C.K, Intermediate Structural Analysis

9. Lecture Delivery Plan:

Week 1 Introduction and revision of concepts regarding statically determinate and

Indeterminate structures.
Week 2 Introduction to Force Method and its basic methodology. Derivation of basic
equations used in the analysis of different structural system.
Week 3 Application of Force Method to beams with single and multiple degree and of
indeterminacy. Examples and hands on practice of problems within the class.
Week 4 Application of Force Method to Frames with single and multiple degree of
indeterminacy. Examples and hands on practice of problems within the class.
Week 5 Application of Force Method to Trusses with single and multiple degree of
indeterminacy. Examples and hands on practice of problems within the class.

Course Outline Structural Analysis

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UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE

Week 6 Introduction to Slope Deflection Method and its basic methodology. Derivation of
basic equations used in the analysis of different structural system.
Week 7 Application of Slope deflection Method for analysis of Beams with/without
settlements. Examples and hands on practice of problems within the class.
Week 8 Application of Slope deflection Method for analysis of 2D Frames with/ without
settlements. Examples and hands on practice of problems within the class.
Week 9 Quiz-I and Mid Term.
Week 10 Derivation of Equations for the analysis of two hinged Circular/ parabolic Arches
and its explanation using numerical problems.
Week 11 Application of Moment distribution method for beams with single and multiple
degree and of indeterminacy. Examples and hands on practice of problems within
the class.
Week 12 Application of Moment distribution method for frames with single and multiple
degree and of indeterminacy. Examples and hands on practice of problems within
the class.
Week 13 Influence line diagram’s for statically indeterminate structures.
Week 14 Plastic analysis of beams and frames and their applications
Week 15 Use of ETABS for solution of Trusses
Week 16 Use of ETABS for solutions of beams.
Week 17 Use of ETABS for solution of Frames.
Week 18 Quiz-II and End Term Exam.

10. Part II/Lab/Experiment Plan:

Week 1 Reaction of continuous beam. Discussion on theory.
Week 2 Reaction of continuous beam. Experimental Performance.
Determination of displacements at various locations of continuous beams and its
Week 3
verification through computation.
Determination of displacements at various locations of continuous beams and its
Week 4
verification through computation.
Determination of displacements at various locations of portal frame and its
Week 5
verification through computation.
Determination of displacements at various locations of continuous beams and its
Week 6
verification through computation.
Week 7 Practice problems.
Week 8 Quiz1 +Mid Semester Exam
Week 9 Verification of Principle of Superposition. Theoretical discussion.
Week 10 Verification of Principle of Superposition. Experimental Performance.
Week 11 Determination of Modulus of Elasticity for a steel beam. Theoretical discussion.
Week 12 Determination of Modulus of Elasticity for a steel beam. Experimental

Course Outline Structural Analysis

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Performance.
Week 13 Determination of Reaction of a fixed ended beam. Theoretical discussion.
Week 14 Determination of Reaction of a fixed ended beam. Experimental Performance.
Week 15 Practice Problems.
Week 16 Quiz2 + Final Semester Exam

11. Mapping of CLOs with PLOs

12. OBE indicators

ACHIEVED PLO FOR Structural Analysis

67% 66% 66%
66%
65%
Attained Percentage

64%
63%
62%
61%
60%
59%
58%
57%
56%
PLO1 PLO2
Achieved PLO

Course Outline Structural Analysis

 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, LAHORE

ACHIEVED CLO For Structural Analysis

80% 75%
70%
Attained Percentage

58%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Achieved CLO

ACHIEVED LEVEL OF LEARNING FOR Structural Analysis

6
5
Attained Level of Learning

4 4

11. Course Approved by

Academic Council (Ref. No): No. Univ./Acad/M-75/Civil/2007/180

 Dr. Muhammad Ilyas

12. Current Teacher’s
 Dr. Muhammad Burhan Sharif
In charge:
 Dr. Azhar Saleem

Last Update on: 20-03-2015

Course Outline Structural Analysis