Structural Analysis Principles

Quantity Survey · Level 6  ·  4 Chapters

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Chapters

What Structural Analysis Principles covers: 15 main topics in 4 chapters

1. Compute stress and strain

  1. 1.1 Types of stress identification. strain
  2. 1.2 Compression stresses calculation
  3. 1.3 Structural elements
  4. 1.4 Nature of compression members
  5. 1.5 Draw Stress-strain diagram

2. Compute shear force and bending moments

  1. 2.1 Types of supports applied. . Third Party Report
  2. 2.2 Support reaction on beams and frames calculation
  3. 2.3 Shear force and bending moment drawings preparation

3. Analyse composite materials

  1. 3.1 Identify Composite materials . Third Party Report
  2. 3.2 Derive compatibility and equilibrium equations
  3. 3.3 Solve Composite materials problems
  4. 3.4 Determine Forces in composite materials

4. Analyse forces in 2D framed structures

  1. 4.1 Forces on beams application
  2. 4.2 Forces on beams and frames calculation
  3. 4.3 Force moment drawings preparation. S/No. Description/ Specifications Quantity Recommended Ratio (Item: Trainee) A

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