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Week 8
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Introduction; structural systems, loads
Superposition, equilibrium equations, determinacy, stability
Applications of equations of equilibrium
Trusses, types, method of joints
Trusses, method of sections
Trusses, compound and complex, space trusses
Shear and moment diagrams, beams
Shear and moment diagrams, frames
Qualitative deflected shapes
Cables and arches
Influence lines, beams and girders
Influence lines, trusses; moving loads
Deflections; analytic methods
Deflections; analytic methods
Deflections; virtual work
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Force method of analysis
Reciprocal displacements
Beams, frames and trusses; moment diagrams
Three-moment equation
Displacement method; slope-deflection equations
Frames with and w/o sidesway
Moment distribution; beams
Moment distribution; frames w/o sidesway
Stiffness method, trusses
Stiffness method, beams
Approximate methods of solution; portal and cantilever methods
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Projected Midterm Exam Dates:
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Friday, late February
Friday, late March
Friday, late April
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