CE 329 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Unique Number: Spring 2017

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1 CE 329 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Unique Number: Spring 2017 Instructor: Dr. William A. Shekarchi Office: TBD Office Hours: MWF 10 AM - 11 PM. Other times by appointment or when my door is open. Phone: (210) wshekarchi@utexas.edu Teaching Assistant: Alex Mackey Office: TBD Office Hours: TBD ajmack2016@utexas.edu Prerequisites: EM 319 and credit or registration in CE 311K Class Hours: MWF 9-10 AM ECJ F 3-4 PM ECJ Recommended Textbooks: A textbook is not required, but you are encouraged to obtain one of the following books as a reference for this course and future engineering endeavors. Leet, K., Uang, C., and Gilbert, A. (2011) Fundamentals of Structural Analysis. New York, NY, McGraw-Hill Hibbeler, R. C. (2014). Structural Analysis, Ninth Edition. Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. Course Web Site: Course information can be found on Canvas ( Course Purpose: CE 329 prepares you to analyze both statically determinate and indeterminate structural systems. This course provides a foundation for subsequent courses in the structures area including reinforced concrete design, steel design, wood design, masonry design, and advanced structural analysis. More importantly, it introduces the role of structural analysis within the overall framework of structural engineering.

2 Course Objectives (Academic/Learning Goals): By the end of the course, you should be able to do the following: Idealize a complicated structural system for the purpose of analysis. Model the behavior of structures under loads. Perform basic structural design. Compute support reactions. Analyze statically determinate planar trusses, beams, and frames using static equilibrium principles. Compute internal resultant forces in planar trusses, beams, and frames. Compute deflections for planar structures. Apply the principle of superposition. Analyze statically indeterminate structures. Use structural analysis software to compute support reactions, internal member forces, and member defections. Compute the effects of moving loads and construct influence lines. Outline of Topics: The following lists the topics that will be covered in CE 329 and the approximate number of lecture hours dedicated to each topic: Equilibrium, Support Reactions, and Resultant Forces (6hr) Truss Analysis by Method of Joints (2hr) Truss Analysis by Method of Sections (2hr) Beam and Frame Shear and Moment Diagrams (6hr) Sketch deflected shapes (1hr) Exam 1 Tentatively March 1st Deflection Analysis using the Moment-Area Method Theorems (4hr) Deflection Analysis using the Virtual Work (8hr) Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beams and Frames by the Method of Consistent Displacements (i.e., Flexibility Method) (4hr) Exam 2 Tentatively April 12th Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beams and Frames by the Slope-Deflection Method (7hr) Influence Lines for Statically Determinate Structures (4hr)

3 Conduct of Course: Attendance: The course consists primarily of lectures and in-class problems. Attendance is essential and will follow the policies set forth in the Undergraduate Catalog. Grading: Grades will be determined according to the following format: Homework (15%), mid-term exam with higher grade (30%), mid-term exam with lower grade (25%), and final examination (30%). A grade of 93 or above will receive an A, a grade of will receive an A-, a grade of will receive a B+, a grade of will receive a B, a grade of will receive a B-, etc. A grade of 60 or above will receive at least a D-. Exception: In order to receive a passing grade, your exam average must be 60 or above. Notice: I do not expect to curve grades in this course. Hence, your performance depends only on how well you do, not on how everyone else in the class does. Therefore, it is in your best interest to help your classmates in every legal way possible. There will be gray areas between the numerical cutoffs for letter grades. Thus, two people getting the same numerical grade (say an 89.3) might receive different grades for the course. If you are in one of these gray areas, whether or not you receive the higher or the lower grade depends upon your progress over the semester and your participation in class and group work. If your test performance has shown improvement and you actively participate in class activities, your grade will go up. Homework: Homework assignments will be assigned regularly. Most assignments will be graded on a 10-point scale. Homework assignments will be collected at the beginning of class on the due date. Homework received after the deadline but before the end of the day will be penalized 2-points. An additional 3-points will be deducted if the assignment is more than one period late. Late homework will not be accepted after the solution has been made available. Arrangements for late homework due to illness or other circumstances should be made with the instructor. Exams: There will be two mid-term exams and a cumulative final exam. All exams are closed book and closed notes. The mid-term exams will be given outside of regularly schedules class hours. Tentative dates for the exams are as follows: March 1 st for Exam 1 and April 12 th for Exam 2. Should the test date need to be adjusted, students will be notified of the modified schedule at least 10 days prior to the exam. A final examination covering the entire course will be given during the regularly scheduled exam period (Thursday, May 11 th, 2 PM 5 PM). Missing an exam without a valid medical excuse or previous consent of the instructor will result in a zero for that exam.

4 Formatting for Homeworks and Exams: Homeworks and exams must be neatly organized such that your approach and results are communicated effectively. As such, the following formatting must be followed: 1. Use engineering paper (on the side without gridlines) or white paper. Do NOT use lined notebook paper. 2. Prepare a clear sketch of the structure showing all loads and dimensions. Using a straight edge is highly recommended. 3. Show all steps of your calculations. Partial credit will be given for solutions showing correct procedures but with calculation errors. 4. Final answers should be shown in a box at the end of the solution. Illegible writing and/or unclear organization will result in a lower grade. Academic Integrity: Students are encouraged to discuss course topics in a group. However, copying or allowing someone to copy homeworks or exams will not be tolerated. An incident of scholastic dishonesty will be reported. Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failing the course and/or being dismissed from the University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. For additional information on these items, see the Dean of students website and University General Information Catalog at and Consulting with the instructor: You are strongly encouraged to discuss academic and/or personal questions with the instructor during office hours or by . Course Evaluation: An evaluation of the course instructor and TA will be conducted at the end of the semester using the approved UT Course/Instructor evaluation forms. Drop Policy: From the 1st through the 12th class day, an undergraduate student can drop a course via the web and receive a refund, if eligible. From the 13th class day through the University s academic drop deadline, a student may Q drop a course with approval from the Dean and departmental advisor. Accommodations for Religious Holidays: A student who misses classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day should inform the instructor as far in advance of the absence as possible so that arrangements can be made to complete any missed assignments within a reasonable time after the absence.

5 Additional Information: Web-based, password-protected class sites will be associated with all academic courses taught at the University. Syllabi, handouts, assignments, and other resources are types of information that may be available within these sites. Site activities could include exchanging , engaging in class discussions and chats, and exchanging files. In addition, electronic class rosters will be a component of the sites. Students who do not want their names included in these electronic class rosters must restrict their directory information in the Office of the Registrar, Main Building, Room 1. For information on restricting directory information, see the Undergraduate Catalog or go to: The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic adjustments for qualified students with disabilities. For more information, contact the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, (voice) or (video phone) or