Structural Engineering is a branch of civil engineering that deals with the study of structural systems. Structural engineers analyze, plan and design the structural elements that are used in the construction of buildings. They also conduct research on the structural components and systems for optimum and effective cost and life time. In order to fill a professional structural engineering role, a broad range of technical skills and knowledge is required.
This course is intended to bridge the gap between the technical concepts and the practical experience already gained. The course will also cover a range of structural concepts and design methods relevant to different structural components, allowing students to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge. Theoretical calculations and Computer aided calculations can be performed too.
WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THIS COURSE
- Structural design engineers
- Civil engineers/drafters
- Site engineers
- Consulting Engineers
- Architectural and engineering managers
- Maintenance Engineers/technicians
- Material engineers
- surveyors
COURSE OUTLINE
STRUCTURES AND LOADS
- Classification of structures
- Kinds of loads and types of support reactions in structures
- Stress in structural members
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
- Equilibrium of bodies
- Free body diagram
- Statically determinate structure
BENDING MOMENT AND SHEAR FORCE
- BM & SF diagrams
- Influencing factors
- Effect of moving loads
PIN-JOINTED FRAMES
- Analysis of trusses
- Influence lines
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
- Development of internal stresses
- Flexural stresses in beams
SHEARING STRESSES
- Determination of bending shear stress
- Relationship between horizontal and vertical shear
ANALYSIS OF BEAM
- Deformation of beams
- Combined stresses
ANALYSIS OF COLUMNS
- Combined stresses
- Behavior under load
- Deflections
PRINCIPLES OF STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES
- Influence line diagram
- Muller-Breslau Principle
- Principle of superposition
ANALYSIS OF MULTI-SPAN BEAMS
- Three Moment Method
- Moment Area Method
ANALYSIS OF BEAM I
ANALYSIS OF BEAM II
- Moment distribution method
- Influence line diagram for statically indeterminate structures
DESIGN THEORIES
- Stress-strain relationship for different materials
- Design philosophies
DESIGN FOR LOAD
- Classification of loads
- Theories of failure
DESIGN OF MASONRY STRUCTURES
- Materials and types
- Design procedures
DESIGN OF TIMBER STRUCTURES
- Properties
- Defects
- Design
DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
- Properties
- Sections
- Design procedures
- Design of Joints and fasteners
STRUCTURAL MEMBER DESIGN
- Design of tension members
- Design of compression members
STRUCTURE DESIGN
- Design of beams
- Design of truss
- Design of allied structures
RCC RAW MATERIALS
- Characteristics of Cement and concrete
- properties of Cement
- Properties of concrete
RCC DESIGN
- Principle
- Design norms for RCC beams and slabs
FOUNDATION AND COLUMN DESIGN
- Design of RCC foundations
- Design of axially loaded columns
TREATMENTS OF IMPROVED STRUCTURES
- Pre-stressed concrete
- Corrosion
