Structural Analysis-I Dr. Ali Tayeh First Semester 2010-2011

Lecture 1 Syllabus

Structure and delivery 2 lectures per week (90 minutes each) Students will be expected to attend the lectures. Sunday & Tuesday (8.00 –9.30) Students will be expected to have undertaken a wide range of reading 3

Ground rules: Coming in late. Don’t ask for an extension without good Reason. Individual work only is allowed, Group. discussions for concepts and problems. Don’t copy previous year work. When confused ask instructor. Academic honesty. 4

Ground rules: Cont. Cell Phones are strictly prohibited Please. Don’t bring your cell to the lecture or keep it always closed 5

Objectives To understand basic principles and methods for Structural analysis. To practice problem solving in type of loads and structures, Analysis of statically determinate structures, Trusses, Internal loading (Moment, Shear and Normal diagrams), Cables, Arches, Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures, Influence lines, and Deflections.

Topic Week Introduction Type of loads and structures 1-2 Analysis of statically determinate structures 3 Analysis of Statically Determinate Trusses Space truss 4-5 Internal loading in structural member (Shear/Moment diagram) 6-7 Review Mid Exam 8-9 Cables and Arches 10 Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures 11 Influence Lines for statically determinate structures 12 Deflections 13-14 15 Final 16

Grading Mid Exam 20% Homework 20% Final Exam 60%

Text book Structural Analysis, R.C. Hibbeler. 5th edition. 2002. Others: Structural analysis, Alexander Chajes, ISBN 0-13-853408-X.. Structural analysis”تحليل الانشاءات “ م. إسماعيل أبو شنب, الجزء الاول, الجامعة الاسلامية. Eng. Tamer Eshtawi