Credit Weight: 0.5 Description: Matrix methods of structural analysis with emphasis on the direct stiffness method, structural modelling and computer programming for structural systems. Analysis of beam, grid, plane and space truss and frame systems. Selected topics from substructure analysis, second order analysis, structural modelling, semi-rigid joints, frame-shear wall modelling and interaction, structural stability. Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Credit Weight: 0.5 Description: Matrix methods of structural analysis with emphasis on the direct stiffness method, structural modelling and computer programming for structural systems. Analysis of beam, grid, plane and space truss and frame systems. Selected topics from substructure analysis, second order analysis, structural modelling, semi-rigid joints, frame-shear wall modelling and interaction, structural stability. Offering: 3-0; or 3-0