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Structural Analysis Principles II

Building Technology · Level 6  ·  6 Chapters

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Analyse forces in 2D framed structures
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Analyse structural compression members
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Compute slope and deflection
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Compute Combined stresses
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Determine retain walls forces
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Determine moments in continuous structural members
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What Structural Analysis Principles II covers: 28 main topics in 6 chapters

1. Analyse forces in 2D framed structures

  1. 1.1 Introduction to 2D frame analysis
  2. 1.2 Types of loads in 2D frames
  3. 1.3 Types of supports in 2D frames
  4. 1.4 Equilibrium equations
  5. 1.5 Internal forces in members
  6. 1.6 Methods of forces analysis

2. Analyse structural compression members

  1. 2.1 Types of compression members
  2. 2.2 Concepts of structural compression members
  3. 2.3 Eulers critical load formula
  4. 2.4 Column design codes and load factors.
  5. 2.5 Practical application
  6. 2.6 Structural design

3. Compute slope and deflection

  1. 3.1 Macaulay’s theorem.
  2. 3.2 Assumptions on slope and deflection
  3. 3.3 Derivation of slope and deflection
  4. 3.4 Calculation of deflection and slope

4. Compute Combined stresses

  1. 4.1 Stresses in column
  2. 4.2 Assumptions on combined stresses
  3. 4.3 Combined stresses:

5. Determine retain walls forces

  1. 5.1 center of gravity and stability in retaining walls
  2. 5.2 determination of center of gravity for uniform and non- uniform sections
  3. 5.3 effects on stability and risk of overturning
  4. 5.4 types of pressure acting on retaining walls
  5. 5.5 lateral thrust and stability analysis
  6. 5.6 Stability checks and design considerations for different wall types

6. Determine moments in continuous structural members

  1. 6.1 Develop three moment expressions
  2. 6.2 Apply three moment theorems
  3. 6.3 Apply moment distribution method

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