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Gujarat University: B.E. Civil Engineering Sem-VII

This document provides an overview of the course content and structure for Advanced Structural Analysis (EP-I) at Gujarat University. The course covers: 1. Stiffness method for analyzing beams, trusses, frames and grids using member and finite element approaches. It also covers nonlinear analysis, composite structures, and secondary effects. 2. Finite element methods including one-dimensional and two-dimensional elements for structural analysis. 3. Computer applications of the stiffness method and finite element method including algorithms, matrix techniques and computer programming. 4. CAD applications for structural engineering including preprocessing, mesh generation and use of professional CAD software.

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Gujarat University: B.E. Civil Engineering Sem-VII

This document provides an overview of the course content and structure for Advanced Structural Analysis (EP-I) at Gujarat University. The course covers: 1. Stiffness method for analyzing beams, trusses, frames and grids using member and finite element approaches. It also covers nonlinear analysis, composite structures, and secondary effects. 2. Finite element methods including one-dimensional and two-dimensional elements for structural analysis. 3. Computer applications of the stiffness method and finite element method including algorithms, matrix techniques and computer programming. 4. CAD applications for structural engineering including preprocessing, mesh generation and use of professional CAD software.

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GUJARAT UNIVERSITY

B.E. Civil Engineering Sem-VII

CE705 Advanced Structural Analysis (EP-I)


Subject Code Teaching Scheme Theory Advanced Structural Analysis (EP-I) CE705 04 Lab/ Pract 02 Exam Sessional University Examination Scheme Theory Paper 1.5 Hrs 4 Hrs Theory Marks 50 100 Oral 25 TW 25 Total 200

Course Content: I Stiffness method (a) Member Approach Overview of different stiffness & rotation-transformation matrices, analysis of beam, truss, plane frame with external load and secondary effects. Analysis of Grid & Space structures under loading & various secondary effects like deformation of support, prestrain & temperature. Analysis of Composite structures having combination of different types members. (b) Special topics Symmetry/Anti-symmetry, Oblique supports, Elastic supports, Axialflexural interaction. II Nonlinear Analysis Concepts of nonlinearity like Material nonlinearity, Geometry nonlinearity & Nonlinear analysis. III Finite Element Method Introduction to FEM, Types of problems, Stresses & Equilibrium, Strain-displacement relations, Stress-strain relations. Application of FEM to One dimensional (bar & beam) problems & two dimensional problems using Constant strain triangles. Two dimensional iso-parametric elements Four noded quadrilateral elements, numerical integration, higher order elements. IV Computer Applications Algorithm of Stiffness method Member Approach/Finite Element method. Different techniques for solution of equations using matrices, banded matrix, storage techniques for large size problem. Preparation of computer programs related to Curriculum using C, C++ and/or any computer programming language. Use of any professional Structural Engineering package to analyse & design real life structural engineering problem related to curriculum. V CAD Application a. Overview of CAD & various CAD softwares, features of CAD software, b. Preprocessing & Post processing, Mesh Generation, c. Use of professional CAD software for detailing of Structures. Term Work: Term work shall consists of (a) Minimum 5 problems from each topics no.1, 2 & 3 & cross checking with any professional software and/or user made program. (b) Analysis of at least one real-life problem related to curriculum using Professional software. (c) Minimum 5 CAD applications related to detailing of structure.

Practical examination shall consist of oral based on above course. Reference Books: I Gere & Weaver ; Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures II Meghre & Deshmukh ; Matrix Analysis of Structures III Desai & Abel; Finite Element Method IV Bhavikatti; Finite Element Analysis V S S Khandare; CAD Application LEARING RESOURSES : 1. AutoCAD , 2. Structural design Steel & RCC 3. CAD lab 4. ESR/GSR 5. STAAD-Pro/STRUDS/SAP-2000/STRAP/ETABS/ANSYS

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