CEng 3203 Theory of Structures

School of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Department of Civil Engineering
Course Outline

1st Semester 2024/25

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ........................................................................................................................ 3

Teaching Staff ............................................................................................................................. 3

Course Overview (Synopsis)....................................................................................................... 4

Students Outcomes for Civil Engineering ................................................................................... 5

Course learning outcome ............................................................................................................. 6

Course Content Outline................................................................................................................... 6

Course Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 7

Instructional Method ................................................................................................................... 8

Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 8

Learning Resources ..................................................................................................................... 8

Policies Grading Policy ............................................................................................................... 8

Pass requirements ........................................................................................................................ 9

Academic Integrity ...................................................................................................................... 9

Other Requirements..................................................................................................................... 9

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General Information
Course code/Name: CEng 3203/Theory of Structures

Course category: Category 2/Major mandatory

Section/Department: 1, 2, and 3/Department of Civil Engineering

Year/Semester: Year 3rd/Semester I

Academic Year: 2024/25

Pre-requisite: CEng2202/Strength of Materials

Co-requisite: Nil

Credit Hour: ECTS 4/7

Teaching Staff
Course Coordinator
Name and Title: Dr. Kabtamu Getachew (PhD in Structural Engineering, CEng 3203)
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone number +251911526356
Office (Block/Room) 612/R2
Course Instructors
1. Name and Title Wendimu Tolessa (MSc in Structural Engineering, CEng 3203)

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone number: +251910209639

Course schedule: Monday 02:00PM- 05:00PM and Tuesday 08:00AM-11:00AM

Consultation hour: Tuesday 02:00PM-05:00PM and Thursday 10:00AM-12:00AM

Office (Block/Room): B516/R210

2. Name and Title: Mahilet Mekonnen (MSc in Structural Engineering, CEng 3203)

E-mail [email protected]

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 Telephone number +251910530806

Course schedule: Tuesday 08:00AM-11:00AM and Thursday 02:00PM-05:00PM

Consultation hour: __________________________________________________

Office (Block/Room) 516/R210

3. Name and Title: Dr. Kabtamu Getachew (PhD in Structural Engineering, CEng 3203)

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone number: +251 911526356

Course schedule: Tuesday 08:00AM-11:00AM and Wednesday 02:00PM-05:00PM

Consultation hour: _____________________________________________________

Office (Block/Room): B612/R2

Course Overview (Synopsis)

Theory of structure is the basic course which deals with the analysis of indeterminate structures of
single and continuous beams, single bay frames, and trusses by different methods (force and
displacement) and introduce the matrix method of analysis by flexibility and stiffness methods. It
also deals with the knowledge of how to analysis the structures for moving loads which are applied
on bridges for truck movement and railways to get maximum shear forces and bending moments
for determinate and indeterminate structures. In this student will familiar to analysis of
indeterminate and determinate structures, Influence line to determinate and indeterminate
structures and matrix method of analysis.

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Students Outcomes for Civil Engineering

SO Statement

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems by

SO-1

applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics including using modern

tools.

An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with
SO-2

consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors.

SO-3 An ability to communicate (written and/or orally) effectively with a range of audiences.

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations

SO-4

and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions
in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership,

SO-5

create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet
objectives.

An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret

SO-6

data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
SO-7
strategies.

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Course learning outcome
At the end of the course the student will be able to: Graduate attributes addressed
CLO1 Describe the stability and determinacy and analysis of

SO7
indeterminate structures and adopt an appropriate structural
analysis method
CLO2 Determine the response of structures by classical, iterative SO1
CLO3 Apply the concepts of ILD and moving loads on civil
SO1
engineering structures
CLO4 Develop and analysis the stiffness and flexibility matrix for
SO1
different structures

Course Content Outline

Chapter 1: Introduction to indeterminate structure

1.1. Structural loads, Stability of structures; determinacy of structures for different types of beams,
portal frames and truss

Chapter 2: Analysis of indeterminate structure (beams, portal frames and trusses)

2.1. Force Methods

2.1.1. Energy Methods
2.1.2. Consistent Deformation method
2.1.3. Three moment equation
2.2. Displacement Methods
2.2.1. Slope Deflection Method
2.2.2. Moment Distribution Method
2.2.3. Kani’s Method

Chapter 3: Influence line for determinate and indeterminate structures

3.1. Determinate structures

3.2. Indeterminate structures

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Chapter 4: Introduction to Matrix Method of Analysis

4.1. Introduction to flexibility method

4.2. Introduction to stiffness method
4.3.Problems solving using flexibility method
4.4.Problems solving using stiffness method

Course Calendar
Week Topic CLO Remark
 Structural loads, Stability of structures; determinacy of
Chapter 1

CLO1
1 structures for different types of beams, portal frames
and truss

2  Energy Methods
Methods
Force

3  Consistent Deformation method

4  Three moment equation
Chapter 2

CLO2
5  Slope Deflection Method
Deformation
Methods

6  Moment Distribution Method

7  Kani’s Method

8 Mid Exam
9  Influence line for determinate structures
Chapter 3

CLO3
10  Influence line for determinate structures
11  Influence line for indeterminate structures
 Introduction to flexibility method and solving problems
12
using flexibility method
Chapter 4

 Introduction to flexibility method and solving problems

CLO4

13
using flexibility method
 Introduction to stiffness method and solving problems
14
using stiffness method
15 Final Exam
16 Final Exam

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Instructional Method
The main teaching method will be based on lectures. Tutorials will be used to reinforce the course
material and to discuss the issues raised by the directed reading. During tutorial sessions, students
are encouraged to attempt the tutorial exercises independently and provide solutions.
Individual/Group assignments will be given to promote preparation for the upcoming lectures.
Group discussions are also encouraged during case study analysis.

Assessment
Task Week Due Weightage CLO assessed
Quiz 5% 2

Test-1 5%
1
1 Continuous assessment Test-2 10%

Mid Exam 20% 1 and 2

Assignment 10% 1, 2, 3 and 4

2 Final Exam Final Exam 50% 1, 2, 3 and 4

Learning Resources
Text book and reference:

1. Hibbeler; R.C.;Structural Analysis; Pearson Education Asia publication

2. Wang, C.K; Indeterminate Structural Analysis; McGraw Hill Book Company
3. M.S. Williams, Structures: Theory and Analysis, Palgrave Macmillan., 1999
4. Theory of Structures by Aslam Kassimali
5. Nigussie Tebedge, Methods of Structural Analysis, 1983, AAU
6. Leet, M., et al. Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2004.

Policies
Grading Policy
Grading of courses will be according to the university’s rules and regulation.
Examinations are graded and the letter grading system with corresponding points
shown below.

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 Marks Grade Grade Points
[90,100] A+ 4.00
[85,90) A 4.00
[80,85) A- 3.75
[75,80) B+ 3.50
[70,75) B 3.00
[65,70) B- 2.75
[60,65) C+ 2.50
[50,60) C 2.00
<50 F 0.00
Pass requirements
To pass this course you must:

 Attempt all assessments.

 Must achieve greater than 50% in the final exam.

Academic Integrity
ASTU values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning and
consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the code of student
conduct and disciplinary procedures. Work submitted may be subjected to a plagiarism detection
process, which may include the use of systems such as 'Turn it in'.

Other Requirements
Minimum 80% during lecture and 100% during practical work sessions except for some Un
precedence mishaps.

This course is one of the highly applicable course in industries. Students are expected to attend all
classes regularly and study from text books once the topic is discussed in classes. Students are
advised to prepare for classes by reading the available materials before coming to classes and
participate actively to enhance better understanding of the course and attain the learning outcomes.
There have been many reference books proposed for each topic which will be discussed in class.
Students are encouraged to read and prepare based on the additional materials. Students are
expected to update the development of the project on the weekly basis and report irregularities to
be sorted out at the earliest.

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Name of Instructors Signature Date

1. Dr. Kabtamu Getachew ________________ ____________

2. Wendimu Tolessa ________________ ____________

3. Mahlet Mekonnen ________________ ____________

Approved by HoD Signature Date

____________________ ________________ _____________

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