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Computer Aided Structural Design

What Will Learn?

  • Course Aims
    The aim of this course is to provide students with the needed knowledge and skills, which enable them to: - Learn the finite elements concept in structural analysis. - Learn how to use different finite elements such as truss, beam, plate, membrane and shell elements. - Develop models for 2D beams systems and 3D frames systems. - Compare results of models to previously studied analytical methods, especially stiffness method. - Develop different models of slabs and surfaces of revolutions using shell elements. - Learn and apply the interface between CAD program and F.E.M programs. - Develop foundation models considering different types of foundations. - Determine the effect of different boundary conditions on structures behavior. - Combine all many types of elements in an analysis project and apply different techniques of analysis.

Requirements

CES312s

Description

  • English Description

    Introduction: Overview of F.E.M for Beam Element -Plates and Shells-Modeling of 2-D. Structures: (Beams - Frames - Trusses). Modeling of solid slabs-One way, two way and Hollow Blocks. Modeling of surfaces of revolution. Modeling of 3-D Frames (Steel and concrete). Modeling of foundations on elastic supports. Development of 3-D models for Retaining walls and Water tanks. Interface between F.E. programs and Auto- Cad program. Interface between F.E. programs and Column design programs. Sensitivity of structures to boundary conditions variation. A design project is an integral part of this course.
  • Arabic Description

    Introduction: Overview of F.E.M for Beam Element -Plates and Shells-Modeling of 2-D. Structures: (Beams - Frames - Trusses). Modeling of solid slabs-One way, two way and Hollow Blocks. Modeling of surfaces of revolution. Modeling of 3-D Frames (Steel and concrete). Modeling of foundations on elastic supports. Development of 3-D models for Retaining walls and Water tanks. Interface between F.E. programs and Auto- Cad program. Interface between F.E. programs and Column design programs. Sensitivity of structures to boundary conditions variation. A design project is an integral part of this course.
  • Department
    Structural Engineering
  • Credit Hours
    2
  • Grades
    Total ( 100 ) = Midterm (20) + tr.Student Activities (30 = tr.Industry 0% , tr.Project 0% , tr.Self_learning 0% , tr.Seminar 30% ) + Exam Grade (50)
  • Hours
    Lecture Hours: 2, Tutorial Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 0
  • Required SWL
    75
  • Equivalent ECTS
    3
  • -Structural Analysis: Using Classical and Matrix Methods by Jack C. Mc-Cormac, Hardcover │Wiley │ Pub. Date: 10/13/2006, ISBN: 0470036087 │ ISBN-13: 9780470036082
  • -CSI Analysis Reference Manual - A product of computers and structures, Inc. - Structural Analysis: Using Classical and Matrix Methods by Jack C. Mc-Cormac, Hardcover │Wiley │ Pub. Date: 10/13/2006, ISBN: 0470036087 │ ISBN-13: 9780470036082.