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COURSE CODE: CE-309

COURSE NAME: Structural Analysis-III
CREDIT HOURS: Theory = 3
Practical = 0
Total = 3
CONTACT HOURS: Theory = 48
Practical = 0
Total = 48
PREREQUISITES: CE-206 Structural Analysis-II
MODE OF TEACHING:
Instruction: Three hours of lecture per week 100%
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides the knowledge and understanding of analyzing structural elements by Matrix
Method of analysis. The course is covered in three primary parts as matrix stiffness method of analysis,
matrix flexibility method of analysis and introduction to structural dynamics. Each primary part has three
to four secondary parts based on structural element degrees of freedom per node like springs, truss, beam
and frame elements. Each structural element is covered in details encompassing formulations for load,
displacement and stiffness/flexibility matrices and subsequent solution procedure for analysis and
obtaining the desired outputs in terms of external reactions, internal forces like shear force and bending
moments and displacements.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To learn and understand the matrix methods of analysis for indeterminate structures under static loads.
To learn and understand basics of structural dynamics.
RELEVANT PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):
The course is designed so that students achieve following PLOs:

1 Engineering Knowledge: ☐ 7 Environment and Sustainability: ☐

2 Problem Analysis:  8 Ethics: ☐
3 Design/Development of Solutions: ☐ 9 Individual and Team Work: ☐
1
4 Investigation: ☐ Communication: ☐
0
1
5 Modern Tool Usage: ☐ Project Management: ☐
1
1
6 The Engineer and Society: ☐ Lifelong Learning: ☐
2
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs):

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
S.N Taxonom
CLO Domain PLO
o y Level
Analyse statically indeterminate structures
1 due to a variety of imposed loading by matrix Cognitive 4 2
stiffness method.
Analyse statically indeterminate structures
2 due to a variety of imposed loading by matrix Cognitive 4 2
flexibility method.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS:
The purpose is to develop students’ fundamental understanding of the principles of structural analysis in
the modern engineering office. Matrix methods have in effect made many of the older “classical”
methods of structural analysis redundant and is applied in the computer applications of analysis.
TOPICS COVERED:
Theory:
Week
Topic
/Lecture
1 Introduction to matrix algebra, Matlab interface, review of slope deflection method.
2-5 Matrix Stiffness Method
2D Truss Analysis
Notations, node and member numbering, local and global axis, Coordinate transformation
matrix, Compatibility and equilibrium
Assembly of structural stiffness matrix
Finding displacements, member forces and reaction due to Loads Settlement,
Temperature and Fabrication error/lack of fit
Matlab Code Development
6-9 Beam Analysis
Notations used, Development of stiffness matrix for beams, Load vector for beams
Problem solution for finding deflection, rotations and reactions for SFD and BMD
Matlab Code Development
10-13 Frames-2D
Notations, Coordinate transformation matrix, Compatibility and equilibrium, Assembly of
structural stiffness matrix, Problem solution for finding deflection, rotations and reactions
for SFD and BMD
Matlab Code Development
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14-15 Matrix Flexibility Method

Introduction, Derivation and formulation of flexibility matrix for Trusses, Beams and
frames
16 Introduction to Structural Dynamics
Review of 2nd order differential equation solution
Exact solution of free and forced vibration of SDOF structure (Water tower example)

Numerical Solution (Newmark Method) to solve free and forced vibration of SDOF
structure (Water Tower Example)

Matlab Code Development

17 End Semester Exam

TEXT AND MATERIAL:
Textbook (s)
1. Structural Analysis By R.C.Hibbeler
2. Matrix Structural Analysis By W.Mcguire
3. Structural Analysis By Alexader Chajes
4. Structural Dynamics By Anil Chopra
5. Matrix Structural Analysis By Ronald L. Sack
6. Matrix Structural Analysis by Aslam Kasimali
7. Structural Dynamics By Clough And Penzian
8. Matrix Structural Analysis By Ronald L. Sack
ASSESMENT SYSTEM:

1. CLOs Assessment

Cognitive
Spreadsheet

2. Relative Grading

Theoretical / Instruction 100%

Assignments 10%
Quizzes 10%
OHT Exams 30%
End Semester Exam 50%
Total 100%
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Prepared By (Instructor) Lec SamiUllah Khan Bangash

Dr. Rao Arsalan Khushnood / Dr. Muhammad
Reviewed By (LQEC)
Usman
Approved By (Assoc Dean) Dr. Syed Muhammad Jameel