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MTPPT1 - Introduction To Structural Engineering

The document provides an introduction to structural engineering, outlining the objectives, analysis and design process, and types of structural forms. It emphasizes the importance of load estimation and categorizes loads into gravity and environmental types. Key structural forms discussed include tension, compression, trusses, shear, and bending structures.

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MTPPT1 - Introduction To Structural Engineering

The document provides an introduction to structural engineering, outlining the objectives, analysis and design process, and types of structural forms. It emphasizes the importance of load estimation and categorizes loads into gravity and environmental types. Key structural forms discussed include tension, compression, trusses, shear, and bending structures.

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CE0019 STRUCTURAL THEORY

INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
OBJECTIVES
• Identify the types of structures.
• Learn the different types of loads of a structure.
• Determine whether an algorithm requires conditional or repetition structure.
Structural engineering is the
science and art of planning,
designing and constructing safe
and economical structures that
will serve their intended
purposes.
(Kassimali, A., Structural Analysis, 5th
Ed., 2014)
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN PROCESS
• Establishing functional requirements
• General layout and dimensions of the structures
• Determination of the type of structure to be used
• External factors like aesthetics and environmental factors are
considered
• Most crucial part of the project
• Sizes of members are estimated
• The preliminary sizes are approximated based on the code
requirements and past experiences
• Determination of all possible loads and combination of loads that
the structural system will carry
• Quantifying the intensity of these loads
• The values of the loads and the sizes of the members are used in
this phase to determine the stresses and deflections at various
points
• The results of the analysis is then compared to the safety and
serviceability requirements specified in the design codes
• Design drawings and specifications are prepared when structural
members meet the requirements specified in this phase
• If the design does not satisfy the requirements of structural code
as investigated in the previous phase, phases 3 to 5 are repeated
until all safety and serviceability requirements are satisfied
TYPES OF STRUCTURAL FORMS

TYPES OF STRUCTURAL FORMS


• Members subjected to pure
tension
• Tensile members are often
composed of flexible steel cables
• Commonly used to support
bridges and long-span roofs
2. Compression Structures
• This type mainly resist compression
• Common example of this structure
is arch and column
• Members are highly susceptible to
buckling or instability, this factors
are considered in design
3. Trusses
• Composed of straight members
connected at the ends by gusset
plate
• Members are ideally in
compression or in tension
• Among the most commonly used
type of structures, due to its light
weight and high strength
characteristics
4. Shear Structures
• Type of structure that reduce the
lateral movement caused by wind
loads and earthquake
• shear structure develop relatively
small bending stress as compared
to in-plane shear due to external
loads
• Common example is a shear wall
structure
5. Bending Structures
• Type of structure which develop
mainly bending stresses
• Common bending structures are;
beams, girders, rigid frames, slabs
and plates
LOADS IN STRUCTURE
• One of the most essential part of the analysis and design
process is the load estimation
• Estimated loads are based on the intended purpose that
the building shall serve and other environmental loads
dictated by the geographical location of the structure.
• Loads are classified to the following:
• Gravity loads having constant magnitude and position
• Includes self weight and weight of other materials that is
permanently in the structure
• Common dead loads are; self weight, electromechanical,
ceiling, roofing materials and etc.
• Loads that varies in magnitude and position, depending on
the use of the structure
• Several load positions are considered in the design and the
position of loads that will give the greatest stress on the
structural members will be considered in design
• Are external loads that vary based on geographical
location, height and configuration of the building
• Environmental loads includes
Wind loads
Earthquake loads
Snow loads
Hydrostatic and Soil Pressures
ASK ANY QUESTION RELATED TO
OUR TOPIC FOR TODAY.
Research the different types of
Trusses.

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