King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CE 511: Advanced Structural Analysis and Vibrations

First Semester 2023-24 (231)

Course Policy and Schedule

Instructor: Dr. Faisal Mukhtar
Office: 3-209
Phone: 7432
E-mail: faisalmu@kfupm.edu.sa
Office Hours: UT 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, or by appointment

Course Description
Review of matrix algebra, solution of equations, review of energy principles, virtual
work; structural indeterminacies; formalized flexibility method of structural analysis,
development of element stiffness matrices, direct stiffness method of analysis for 2D
and 3D structures, computer applications and software development, axial force
effects; fundamental of vibrations; equations of motion for SDOF-systems; analysis of
harmonic motion; analysis of un-damped and damped motions.

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

Texts: 1) Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures (3rd ed.) by W. Weaver, Jr. and J.M.
Gere.
2) Dynamics in the Practice of Structural Design by O.S. Saar

Course Schedule

Topic Sections in text 1

Classifications of Framed Structures 1.2
Nature and Causes of Deformations in Framed Structures 1.3
Actions and Displacements 1.4
Equilibrium 1.5
Compatibility 1.6
Static and Kinematic Indeterminacy 1.7
Action and Displacement Equations 1.10
Flexibility and Stiffness Matrices 1.11
Energy Concepts and Virtual Work 1.13 and 1.14
Flexibility Method 2.1 and 2.2
Joint Displacements, Member End-Actions, & Support Reactions 2.5
Flexibilities of Individual Prismatic Members 2.6
Formalization of Flexibility Method 2.7
Stiffness Method 3.1 and 3.2
Effect of Temperature, Prestrains, and/or Support Displacements 3.4
Stiffness of Individual Prismatic Members 3.5
Formalization of the Stiffness Method 3.6
Direct Stiffness Method 4.2 – 4.7
Direct Stiffness Method for Continuous Beams 4.8
 Course Schedule (Cont’d)

Rotation of Axes 4.13 and 4.14

Direct Stiffness Method for Plane Truss 4.10 and 4.11
Direct Stiffness Method for Plane Frame 4.16 and 4.17
Direct Stiffness Method for Plane Grids 4.19 and 4.20
Direct Stiffness Method for Space Truss 4.21 - 4.23
Direct Stiffness Method for Space Frames 4.24 and 4.25
Computer Applications and Software Development Chapter 5
Fundamental of Vibrations Lecture notes
Single Degree of Freedom System (SDOF) ”
Free Vibration and Analytical Solution ”
Resonance ”
Analysis of Un-damped and Damped Vibration ”
Forced Vibration and Analytical Solution ”

Course grades will be based on the following:

• Attendance, Participation, Quizzes and Homeworks 20%

• Midterm 30%
• Term Project (Software Development) 15%
• Final Exam 35%