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Matrix Methods in Structural Analysis

This document outlines a course on matrix methods for structural analysis. The course will cover fundamental principles of structural analysis, the flexibility method, and the stiffness method. Additional topics for the stiffness method include curved members, non-prismatic members, oblique supports, elastic supports, discontinuities in members, and offset connections. References and recommended software are also provided. Previous knowledge of matrix manipulation and determinate structures is recommended.

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Matrix Methods in Structural Analysis

This document outlines a course on matrix methods for structural analysis. The course will cover fundamental principles of structural analysis, the flexibility method, and the stiffness method. Additional topics for the stiffness method include curved members, non-prismatic members, oblique supports, elastic supports, discontinuities in members, and offset connections. References and recommended software are also provided. Previous knowledge of matrix manipulation and determinate structures is recommended.

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MATRIX METHODS FOR

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
CENG 6501

Bedilu Habte
Civil Engineering Department
AAU
Course Outline – 1
1. Fundamental Principles of Structural Analysis
 Introduction
 Deformations in framed structures
 Action and Displacements
 Equilibrium and Compatibility
 Principle of Superposition
 Structural Analysis Methods
 Action and Displacement Equations
 Flexibility and Stiffness Matrices
 Equivalent Joint Load
 Principle of Virtual Work
Course Outline – 2
2. The Flexibility Method
 Basic Concepts
 Flexibility of Prismatic Members
 Action Transformation and System Flexibility
Equation
 Solution Procedures
Course Outline – 3
3. The Stiffness Method
 Basic concepts
 Stiffness of Prismatic Members
 Axis Transformation and Master Stiffness Equation
 Direct Stiffness Method & Solution Procedure
Course Outline – 4
4. Additional Topics for the Stiffness Method
 Curved Members
 Non Prismatic Members
 Oblique Supports
 Elastic Supports
 Discontinuities in Members
 Offset Connection (rigid offsets)
References
1. Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures
by Weaver & Gere
2. Matrix Structural Analysis
by McGuire & Gallagher
3. Any other Matrix Structural Analysis books
Previous Knowledge
1. Matrix Manipulation
 Addition, subtraction, multiplication
 Determinant, inverse,
 Solution of simultaneous equations
 Sub-matrix
2. Determinate Structures
 Condition for stability & determinacy of structures
 Analysis of determinate structures
 Forces in truss, beam, plane frame
 Deflection of determinate structures
 Moment-area, Conjugate-beam, Unit-load principles
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