CEE 310 Structures I
CEE 310: Structures I (Required for a BSCE degree)

Analysis of statically determinate structures. Influence lines and structural design. Displacement calculations. Introduction to analysis of indeterminate structures. Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits.
ME 220 (Engineering Mechanics II-Solid Mechanics) Structural Analysis (4-th edition), by R.C. Hibbeler, Prentice-Hall Students completing this course successfully will be able to

  1. understand numerical methods for computing (translational & rotational) displacements at certain locations of the truss, beam and or frame determinate structures, by using: Virtual Work Methods (with mechanical loads, thermo-loads, fabrication errors, earthquake support settlements) moment area theorems.
  2. understand numerical methods for computing unknown support reactions and displacements at certain locations of the truss, beam and or frame INDETERMINATE structures, by using: Principle of superposition Slope-Deflection Methods Moment distribution methods
  3. understand and apply INFLUENCE LINES for solving Civil Engineering problems
  4. utilize modern technology COMPUTER SOFTWARE tools to solve Civil Engineering problems.
  1. Review of Statics (7 hours)
  2. Deflection By Virtual Work (10 hours)
  3. Deflection By Moment Area Theorems (7 hours)
  4. Superposition Method (3 hours)
  5. Slope Deflection Method (7 hours)
  6. Moment Distribution Method (7 hours)
  7. Influence Lines (2 hours)
Two 75-minute lecture sessions per week. Available (for highly motivated students) None College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits This course will enhance the student's

  1. ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, physics, and engineering science to civil and engineering problems,
  2. ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, and to develop a solution,
  3. knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
  4. ability to use modern engineering techniques, including computer based tools for civil engineering analysis and design,
  5. proficiency in structural engineering.
Duc T. Nguyen <nguyen@cee.odu.edu> March 8, 2003