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CVEN 345 - Lecture 1

The document provides an outline of the first lecture for a structural engineering course. It introduces the course structure, grading breakdown and assignments. Examples of structural failures are presented to illustrate engineering concepts. The key principles covered are equilibrium of forces, geometry of deformation, and force-deformation relationships. Virtual work theorem is introduced as a method to approximate forces and displacements using energy. Different types of structures are defined including 1D, 2D and 3D. Common loadings and material properties are also outlined. The lecture aims to provide an overview of important concepts to be covered throughout the course.

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CVEN 345 - Lecture 1

The document provides an outline of the first lecture for a structural engineering course. It introduces the course structure, grading breakdown and assignments. Examples of structural failures are presented to illustrate engineering concepts. The key principles covered are equilibrium of forces, geometry of deformation, and force-deformation relationships. Virtual work theorem is introduced as a method to approximate forces and displacements using energy. Different types of structures are defined including 1D, 2D and 3D. Common loadings and material properties are also outlined. The lecture aims to provide an overview of important concepts to be covered throughout the course.

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CVEN 345 -- Lecture 1

Introduction

Welcome to the page on lecture 1, which I am setting up as an outline of the material in lecture
1 on January 18, 2000. The information will help you to focus on what is important. If you have
questions, email me!

Course Introduction

The general breakdown of the course, webpage listing, homework is 30 % of the grade,
two exams and a final. The syllabus is located on the web and you can get a look at the
class outline. First assignment is to email me your email address so that I can put
together a mailing list.

Examples of Structural Engineering

The examples are from Why Buildings Fall Down.


C.W. Post College Dome (Long Island University)
Kemper Arena (Kansas City)
Hyatt Regency Hotel (Kansas City)

Basic tools of the entire course

This is a list of the main three principles of solving the structural problems.
Equilibrium of Forces
Geometry of Deformation
Force-Deformation Relationship

Theorem Virtual Work

The theorem of virtual work was developed to approximate the forces and
displacements using energy methods. This technique is the foundation for finite
elements.
Virtual Displacements
Virtual Force

Type of Structures

The different types of structures that we will encounter during our engineering careers.
1-D Structures (cables, bars, beams, columns, arches,and complex structures
such as frames and trusses.)
2-D Structures (membranes, cylinders, 2-D arches, spheres)

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3-D Structures (large bodies mostly analyzed with finite elements)

Loadings

This is a list of forces and stresses that we can possibly encounter in our career.
External loads
Fluid-structure
Static and dynamic loads
Moving loads
Inertial loading
Support settlements
Residual and thermal stresses
Factor of safety is used to calculate design stresses. Load factors are developed in ACI
codes and LRFD codes for steel and concrete.

Material Properties

The class will be working in the areas of:


Elastic properties
Inelastic properties
Nonlinear material properties
The class will emphasize the area of linearly elastic materials, because we can use
superposition.

Last modified: 11:45 January 18, 2000

Eric W. Sandt
Civil Engineering Department
Texas A&M University
[email protected]

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