Objective:
To impart the knowledge and understanding of continuous structures.
Course Contents:-
Introduction to indeterminate structures, advantages, disadvantages of indeterminate structures. Moment’s distribution method.
Portal frames. Analysis by approximate methods of analysis.
Arches and cables. Analysis of 3-hinged arches. Introduction to fixed arches.
Influence lines and rolling loads.
Reference Books: -
1. Mechanics of structures – By S. B. Junarkar
2. Statically indeterminate structures – By Wang Chu-kia.
3. Static and strength of materials – By Change Fa- Hwa.
4. Structures - By Daniel Schedek
5. Structural Principles - By Irving Engel
Evaluation:
Internal 60 %
(Class
assignments/tutorials, Class attendance, Tests, Class interactions, and any
laboratory work if required
etc.)
Final 40 %
(Exam, Jury, Term Paper etc.)