Civil Engineering - Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis is a fundamental Civil Engineering discipline that focuses on
determining forces, stresses, and deformations in structures under loads.
1. Structural Components
- Beams (bending and shear behavior)
- Trusses (assumption of pin joints)
- Frames and arches
- Continuous vs determinate structures
2. Types of Loads
- Dead loads (self-weight of structures)
- Live loads (occupancy, moving loads)
- Wind, snow, and earthquake loads
- Load combinations and safety factors
3. Methods of Structural Analysis
- Equilibrium equations (ΣF=0, ΣM=0)
- Method of Joints and Method of Sections (trusses)
- Moment-area method for beams
- Slope-deflection and moment distribution method
4. Modern Applications
- Finite Element Method (FEM) for complex structures
- Earthquake-resistant design principles
- Use of advanced materials (composites, high-strength concrete)
- Sustainable design in civil engineering