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THEORY OF

STRUCTURES:
Concepts and Principles
THEORY OF STRUCTURES

• It is a branch of structural engineering that tackles


the behavior of the structure given the loading
applied on to it, its geometry and support
condition.
• It is also an extended discussion of mechanics of
deformable bodies and mechanics of rigid bodies
that requires deeper understanding on how a
certain portion affects the entire system
• Its main topics is STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

• It is method or concept on how to identify the


behavior of a structural system (whether a
portion or the entire structure) as it deforms or
displaces given the applied loads, geometry
and the size of the resisting element
• It can be classified as analytical,
approximation, or finite.
IMPORTANCE OF THEORY OF
STRUCTURES
• FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS, the importance of
theory of structures are…
 To provide a solution based on the surroundings
and other conditions
 To create options in providing a solutions that
meets the demand of the client.
 To visualize both the short and long term behavior
of the structure.
IMPORTANCE OF THEORY OF
STRUCTURES
• FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
MANAGERS, the importance of theory of
structures are…
 To identify the methodology in construction and
its feasibility.
 To make use of the concepts in providing solution
during construction.
IMPORTANCE OF THEORY OF
STRUCTURES
• FOR ARCHITECTS, the importance of theory
of structures are…
 To utilize the possible and reliable structural
system
 To create options in presenting a solutions that
meets the demand of the client.
THEORY OF STRUCTURES
• The MAIN POINTS OF THE COURSE
are…
 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
 LOADINGS and its DISTRIBUTION
 LOADING COMBINATIONS
 SUPPORT REACTIONS
 SHEAR, MOMENT and AXIAL
DEFORMATION
 DEFORMATIONS and DEFLECTION
STRUCTURE
• It is a compound or complex systems of
elements as joined at one or more points to
supply the required demand of whatsoever
purpose of such system.

• It can be described as STABLE or


UNSTABLE.
STRUCTURE
• The stability of the STRUCTURE is based
on the comparison of number of unknowns
U (e.g. reactions) to the number of available
of static equilibrium E.
 If U < E, the structure is UNSTABLE
 If U = E, the structure is STABLE and
DETERMINATE
 If U > E, the structure is STABLE but
INDETERMINATE.
STRUCTURE
• The stability of the STRUCTURE is also
based on the supports and their relationship
whether it is concurrent, collinear or
coplanar depending on the number of
dimensions of analysis considered.
TYPE OF STRUCTURES
• Structures can be classified as follows:
 BEAM
 TRUSS
 FRAME
 ARCH
 CABLE SUPPORTED
 GRIDS
BEAM SYSTEM
• A beam is a bar subject to forces or couples
that lie in a plane containing the
longitudinal section of the bar.
• It is the system that simultaneously
experience compression and tension as it
bends
• It can be DETERMINATE or
INDETERMINATE
STATICALLY DETERMINATE
BEAMS
STATICALLY
INDETERMINATE BEAMS
TRUSS SYSTEM
• It is system of rigid and interlocking
triangles whose members experiences either
compression or tension.
• It is usually used for roof system or bridges.
Roof Truss
Roof Truss
Bridge Truss
FRAME SYSTEM
• It is a combinatorial system of horizontal,
vertical and/or diagonal member that
provides an ample space below it.
FRAME SYSTEM
FRAME SYSTEM
FRAME SYSTEM
FRAME SYSTEM
ARCH SYSTEM
• It is the system that majorly or entirely
experiencing COMPRESSION.
• It can be planar or geometric
Planar Arch System
Geometric Arch System
CABLE SUPPORTED SYSTEM
• It is the system that majorly or entirely
experiencing TENSION.
• It can be classified structurally as
suspension or stayed.
Cable Supported Bridges
Geometric Suspension Bridge
Geometric Cable Stayed Bridge
GRIDS SYSTEMS
• It is a system like frames but focuses on
horizontal or diagonal orientation. Also, the
members are not necessarily connected to
joints.
• It can be floor joist systems or a roof
framing system.
GRIDS SYSTEMS: Roof Framing
GRIDS SYSTEMS: Floor Framing
MESSAGE FOR TODAY
• When coordinating with other
professionals, be THEORY…
 Thoughtful in what your fellow professional
thinks
 Helpful to one another
 Engaging in suggestions
 Organized in Actions and Communication
 Responsible, Reliable and Responsive
 Yearning to Learn New Ideas

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