Theory of Structures (CT-226)

The prequisite for this course is Engineering Mechanics which covers the basic knowldege of analysis, however, this course covers indepth analysis of detriminate and indeterminate strcutures under different loading conditions. The Objectives of the course are as under.

1. To develop the understanding of the behavior of determinate structures with reference to beams and frames
2. To provide the concept of statically indeterminate structures illustrating their application to structures like beams, trusses and rigid frames
3. To understand the behavior of arches and suspension cables

Course Outline:

Determinacy of Structures: Static stability and determinacy of structures
Analysis of Determinate Structures: Common types of trusses, analysis of truss
by method of joints. Analysis of frames, Arches, Cables and Suspension bridges
Moment Distribution Method: Concept, stiffness and carry-over factors,
distribution factors, analysis of continuous beams and frames without
sidesway
Influence Lines: Concept of influence lines, influence line diagrams for statically
determinate beams and its application.
Maximum shear force and bending moment for moving loads
Rotation and Deflection: Rotation and deflection of beams by Unit Load
Method, Moment- Area Method and Conjugate beam method
Beams and frames under complex loading: Bending moment and shear force
diagrams for statically determinate beams and frames under complex loading
t of Practical:
Practicing problems for beams, frames, cables suspension bridges and trusses
commended Books:
1. C. K. Wang, “Statically Indeterminate Structures”, McGraw Hill (Latest Edition)

2. Yuan-Yu Hsieh, “Elementary Theory of Structures”, Prentice Hall, Inc.
(Latest Edition)
3. Timoshenko, “Theory of Structures”, McGraw Hill (Latest Edition)
4. H. I. Laursen, “Structural Analysis”, McGraw Hill (Latest Edition)
5. J. C. McCormac, “Theory of Structures”, Harper & Colins Publishers (Latest
Edition)

Evaluation System:

Sessional Marks = 20 marks