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CE 360: Structural Analysis -1
CE 360 Structural Analysis I |
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Department of Civil Engineering King Saud University |
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Course Description: CE 360 Structural Analysis I 4 (4,1,0) (Required for a BSCE degree) |
Classification of structures; loads and structural design. Geometric stability and determinacy. Analysis of statically determinate frames: Computations of reactions, axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams. Deformation of beams, frames and trusses using virtual work method. Influence lines for beams. Analysis of statically indeterminate beams, frames and trusses using Force Method. Moment Distribution Method for beams and nonsway frames. Introduction to computer applications. 4 (4,1,0) |
Prerequisite | GE 201 (Statics), CE 302 (Mechanics of Materials), Prerequisite by Topics:
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Course Learning Outcomes | Students completing this course successfully will be able to
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Class/ tutorial Schedule | Class is held four times per week in 50-minute lecture sessions. There is also a 50-minute weekly tutorial associated with this course. |
Computer Applications | Commercial and educational structural software are encouraged to be used during the course. |
Project | A project based on conceptual design is offered for students in groups during the course, to orient the students towards the concept of structures as it act in the real life. Students are required to design, manufactured and test their assigned projects within the constraints identified in the project. A written report and oral presentation is required. |
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Prepared by | Prof. Shehab Mourad (Office: 2A38), Prof. M. Iqbal Khan (Office: 2A83) and Dr. Yassir Abbas (Office: 2A84) |
Date of Preparation | First Semester 1435- 1436 |
Grade Distribution
Mid-term Exam 30%
Quizzes and Tutorial Attendance 10%
Project 10%
Computer Assignment Bonus
Final Exam 50%
Class Quiz:
Quizzes will be conducted from time to time in both lecture and tutorial classes. Tutorial marks will be based on quiz, and homework.