1. Theory of Structures - I
Course Introduction
Theory of Structures - I

2. Course Outlines Introduction to Structural Analysis
Definition
Types of Structures
Structural Idealization
Loads
Determinacy, Indeterminacy and Stability of Structures

3. Course Outlines Analysis of Determinate trusses
Common types of trusses
Classification of coplanar trusses
Method of joints
Method of sections
Graphical method for analysis

4. Course Outlines
Analysis of Statically determinate Rigid jointed plane Frame
Determinacy and stability of plane frames
Analysis (sign convention)
Shear and bending moment diagrams of frames
Deflection & Rotation
Deflection diagrams and elastic curves
Energy methods to compute deflections
Castigliano’s theorem for trusses, beams and frames
Principle of virtual work for trusses, beams and frames

5. Course Outlines Moving loads
Influence lines for statically determinate beams and paneled girders
Influence lines for shear, reaction, and bending moment for beams and paneled girder
Influence lines for axial forces in trusses
Calculation of maximum stress functions i.e., reaction shear and bending moment in a simply supported beam due to series of moving loads.
Absolute maximum bending moment and its evaluation

6. Course Outlines Arches, Cables and Suspension Bridges
Three hinged parabolic and circular arches
Influence line for 3-hinged arches
Introduction to cables and suspension bridges
Analysis of indeterminate beams by three moment equation

7. Books Structural Analysis Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
by R.C. Hibbeler
Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
by Chu Kia Wang
by Alexender Chajes

8. Practical & Assignments
Practical copies would be prepared in time and presence of practical note book must be ensured in each practical.
All individual assignments must be submitted well in time. Late Assignment will be given less marks and no assignment will be submitted after two days of due date.

9. List of Assignments Analysis of Determinate trusses
Analysis of Statically determinate Rigid jointed plane Frame
Deflections by Unit Load Method
Deflections by Castigliano’s Theorem
Influence Line Diagrams
Arches, Cables and Suspension Bridges
Analysis of indeterminate beams by three moment equation

10. List of Subject Projects
History of Various types of Structural Systems
History of Various types of Trusses
History of Various types of Arches
Current Use of Trusses
Current Use of Arches

11. List of Subject Projects
Comparison of Load Bearing and Frame Structures (Construction, Load Distributions)
Method of Joints for Trusses (History to Current Use)
Method of Joints for Trusses (Developing a Computer Program)
Method of Sections for Trusses (History to Current Use)
Method of Sections for Trusses (Developing a Computer Program)

12. List of Subject Projects
Graphical Method of Truss Analysis (History and Current Use)
Shear force Concept (Historical Evolution and Current Use)
Bending Moment Concept (Historical Evolution and Current Use)
Structural Determinacy of Trusses and Frames (History and Current Form)
Castigliano’s Theorem (History of Author and Method along with proof)

13. List of Subject Projects
Castigliano’s Theorem (Implementation on Existing Structures Trusses)
Castigliano’s Theorem (Implementation on Existing Structures Beams and Frames)
Unit Load Method (History of Author and Method along with proof)
Unit Load Method (Implementation on Existing Structures; trusses)
Unit Load Method (Implementation on Existing Structures; Beams and Frames)

14. List of Subject Projects
Influence Line Diagrams (History, Importance and Current Use)
Influence Line Diagrams (for Axial Forces in Trusses)
Influence Line Diagrams (for shear, reactions and bending moment for beams and paneled girders)
Absolute maximum bending moment and its evaluation under several moving loads
Three Hinged Parabolic Arch (History, hinge introduction, derivations and current use)

15. List of Subject Projects
Three Hinged Circular Arch (History, hinge introduction, derivations and current use)
Influence Lines for Three Hinged Arches
Cables (History, Ancient to current use)
Suspension Bridges (Case History of construction of specific bridge)
Three Moment Equation (Development History and Proof)

16. Sessional Marks Distribution
Assignments 20%
Subject Project 20%
Quizzes 20%
Internal Viva 15%
Practical Note Book 15%
Class Participation 10%

17. Class Discipline
The person who will not be serious will be treated accordingly
Keep in mind the time of lecture, otherwise more than 10 minutes late comers will not allow to come in class
Non serious students will be treated strictly
Mobile phones will be kept silent