The inherent strength and stiffness possessed by solids which allows stable forms to exist is their structure. Some structures arise spontaneously in nature others are engineered by humans. The objective of this course is to provide the conceptual framework that enables a rational understanding of structural forms and the analytical tools necessary to analyze structures subject stresses and strains within the linear-elastic range of the constitutive material.
Structural Analysis 8th Edition. R.C. Hibbeler, Prentice Hall 2012
30o/60o and 45o set squares, mechanical pencil, calculator, and engineering paper
Dr. Eric M. Hernandez Office: 217 Votey Hall E-mail: eric.hernandez@uvm.edu Office hours: T and Th 4:00 – 5:30 PM or upon request in special cases.
1. Present fundamental theory of structures. Equilibrium-Compatibility-Constitutive laws
2. Provide tools for modeling structural systems subject to loading and environmental effects
3. Provide methods for analyzing statically determinate structural systems, this includes computation of reactions, internal forces, stresses and deformations
4. Introduce the concept of structural reliability
MATLAB
Assignments 15% Lab assignments 10% Quizzes 45% Final Exam 30%
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