Analysis of structures
G Taplin
3 points *20 lectures, 12 tutorials, 2 laboratory classes, 2 workshops * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: CIV2221 or CIV2210
Analysis of framed structures by the stiffness method. Direct stiffness method. Use of displacement transformation matrix. Derivation of element and structure stiffness. Derivation of load vectors. Master/slave degrees of freedom. Solution techniques. Single degree-of-freedom systems subjected to free or forced vibrations, or impulse loading. Evaluation of damping; Duhamel integral; vibration frequencies and modes; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; lumped mass representation, free vibration of multi degree-of-freedom systems.
Assessment
Examination (3 hours): 75% * Laboratory and assignments: 25%
Prescribed texts:
Taplin G Lecture notes for CIV3229.03 Dept Civil Engineering, Monash University
Vanderbilt M P Matrix structural analysis Quantum, 1974 (available from the Department of Civil Engineering)