CIVE 4200
Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures
Review of basic structural concepts. Betti's law and applications. Matrix flexibility method, flexibility influence coefficients. Development of stiffness influence coefficients. Stiffness method of analysis: beams; plane trusses and frames; space trusses and frames. Introduction to the finite element method.
2026
Topics
- Intro and review of matrix algebra 1.1-1.4
- & 17 Intro to the stiffness method Lab 1 1.5, 2.1-2.4
- & 24 Axial elements 3.1-3.3
- & Oct. 1 Plane trusses Lab 2 3.1-3.3, 3.5-3.8
- & 8 Beams
- & 15 Beams Lab 3
- & 5 Plane frames Lab 4 6.1-6.6
- & 12 Special cases
- & 19 Special cases Lab 5
- & 26 Axial load effects
- & 3 Structural dynamics Lab 6
- & 10 Structural dynamics / Course review N/A
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3203 . Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.