ENGV 325 Structural Analysis

This course provides the students’ third exposure to structural analysis.   Following strength of materials, this course presents basic concepts in structural analysis: loads and analysis (including deflection) of statically determinate structures (trusses, beams, and frames) and indeterminate structures (using slope-deflection and moment-distribution methods). 

No structure could be begun without a structural analysis to compute the reaction of the proposed structure to expected loads and external effects (e.g., temperature changes).  The analysis must compute: resultant stresses and strains due to axial and shear forces and bending moments; deflections; and support reactions.  The course continues to develop the structural analysis skills essential in civil engineering.  The course include computer-based team projects.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Homework sets will be assigned based on chapters covered. All homework sets will be graded. All except two HW sets will consist of 10 problems. HW 9 (Chapter 11) will consist of a short (1-page) summary write-up. HW 10 (chapter 12) will consist of 5 problems.

Quizzes are problem solving activities. Make sure to study well before taking the quizzes as they are limited in time.

The final computer project is meant to provide learner with a more practical design activity.

The student will write a 1-page summary of the concepts introduced in chapter 11 from the textbook. 

Exams are problem solving activities. Make sure to study well before taking the exams as they are limited in time.

Final exam is comprehensive and time limited.