Credit:  3.5
Prerequisite: Solid Mechanics (2)
Introduction to structural analysis, field equations, equilibrium and compatible systems, unit-load method; Flexibility method, statical determinacy and redundancy, flexibility matrices, method of consistent deformations; Stiffness method, element stiffness matrices, assembly of system stiffness matrix, equivalent nodal loads; applications to beams, frames, trusses; thermal loads, lack-of-fit and pre-stressing, symmetric structures; computer solutions.