Course Overview

0. Introduction to Matlab

1. Introduction (1.1-1.2, 8.1)

2. Definitions and concepts (2.1-2.3, 3.4)

3. Basic equations: equilibrium, compatibility and constitutive equations (course notes)

4. Axial element (2.4-2.6)

5. Direct stiffness method (3.1-3.3, 3.5, course notes)

6. Programming for FRAME15 (course notes)

7. 3D beam-column element _ strength of materials approach (4.5-4.7)

8. Coordinate transformation; contragredient principle and congruent transformations (5.1)

9. Solution of linear algebraic equations (11.1-11.6)

10. Equivalent nodal loads; self-straining problems; support settlement (5.2-5.3)

11. Principle of virtual displacements (6.1-6.4)

12. Principle of virtual displacements in framework analysis (7.1-7.5)

13. Special analysis procedures (13.1-13.6, course notes)

14. Element flexibility matrix (course notes, 4.4)

15. Principle of virtual force (6.5, 7.6)

16. Flexibility method (course notes)

Learning Achievement

Develop ability of matrix structural analysis not only in theory but also in imeplementation.

Competence

Course prerequisites

*Prerequisite: Structural Theory

Grading Philosophy

Course schedule

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Liang-Jenq Leu

Other information

Graduate Institute of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering Division

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