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CC601 Structural Analysis 2

POLYTECHNICS
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
COURSE

CC601 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 2

INSTRUCTIONAL DURATION

15 WEEKS

CREDIT(S)

PREREQUISITE(S)

NONE

SYNOPSIS
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 2 equips students with knowledge of facts and basic
principles in analysing the forces in truss members and drawing the influence line for
beam and truss. The calculations of forces cover both the statically determinate and
indeterminate trusses.

The course also covers the method of unit load in

determining the joint displacement of trusses due to external loading, temperature

changes, fabrication errors and camber.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1.

apply knowledge on the internal forces in determinate and indeterminate

trusses correctly. (C3)

2.

explain precisely the displacement of a truss joint due to external forces,

temperature changes, fabrication errors and camber.

3.

(C4)

relate knowledge to illustrate clearly the influence lines for statically

determinate beams and trusses. (A4)

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SUMMARY

(30 LECTURE : 15 TUTORIAL)

RTA

1.0

ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY DETERMINATE 2D PINJOINTED TRUSSES

(06 : 03)

This topic covers the application of method of joints and method of

sections to determine the forces in trusses.
2.0

THE JOINT DISPLACEMENT OF STATICALLY

(06 : 03)

DETERMINATE 2D PIN-JOINTED TRUSSES

This topic covers the application of unit load method for solving
the joint displacement of 2D pin-jointed trusses.
3.0

ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY INDETERMINATE 2D PINJOINTED TRUSSES

(06 : 03)

This topic introduces the application of force method or unit load

method in analysing the indeterminate trusses.
4.0

INFLUENCE LINES FOR BEAMS

(06 : 03)

This topic introduces students to the application of influence

lines in determining the maximum shear force and bending
moment at a section of a beam subjected to a series of moving
loads. The topic also covers the calculation of the absolute
maximum moment due to moving loads.
5.0

INFLUENCE LINES FOR STATICALLY DETERMINATE

TRUSSES
This topic introduces students to the application of influence lines
in determining the maximum force in trusses subjected to
moving loads.

RTA

: Recommended Time Allocation

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SYLLABUS
1.0

ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY DETERMINATE 2D PIN-JOINTED TRUSSES.

1.1

2.0

THE JOINT DISPLACEMENT OF STATICALLY DETERMINATE 2D PINJOINTED TRUSSES

2.1

3.0

Understand the application of virtual work method or unit load method

in determine the displacement of a truss joint
2.1.1 Explain the principle of virtual work.
2.1.2 State the joint displacement formula for a truss derived from
the method of virtual work or unit load method.
2.1.3 Determine the vertical, horizontal and resultant displacement
of the truss joint due to external loads.
2.1.4 Explain the effect of temperature, fabrication errors and
camber.
2.1.5 State the displacement formula of a truss joint due to
temperature changes, fabrication errors and camber.
2.1.6 Determine the displacement due to temperature changes,
fabrication errors and camber.

ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY INDETERMINATE 2D PIN-JOINTED

TRUSSES
3.1

4.0

Understand the application of method of joints and method of sections

in determining the forces in trusses
1.1.1 Explain types of trusses.
1.1.2 Differentiate between determinate and indeterminate trusses.
1.1.3 Explain tension members and compression members.
1.1.4 State the symbol for tension and compression members.
1.1.5 Explain the method of joints.
1.1.6 Explain zero-force members.
1.1.7 Determine the truss members forces using the method of
joints.
1.1.8 Explain the method of sections.
1.1.9 Determine the truss members forces using the method of
sections.

Understand the basic concept of force method or unit load method for
solving the indeterminate trusses
3.1.1 Explain indeterminate trusses.
3.1.2 Differentiate between internal statically indeterminate and
external indeterminate trusses.
3.1.3 Explain the principle of force method or unit load method.
3.1.4 Determine the internal forces in truss members using the force
method or unit load method.

INFLUENCE LINES FOR BEAMS

4.1

Understand the basic concept and the importance of influence lines

4.1.1 Draw the influence line diagram for reaction, shear force and
bending moment for:
a. Simply supported beam

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b. Simply supported beam with one end hanging

c. Simply supported beam with two ends hanging.
4.1.2

Calculate the shear force and bending moment using the

influence lines diagram for a beam subjected to a set of
moving loads:
a. point loads
b. uniformly distributed loads
c. combination of point loads and distributed loads.

4.1.3

Determine the maximum shear force and bending moment at a

certain section of a beam due to loads in 4.1.2.
Define the absolute maximum moment.
Determine the absolute maximum moment in a simply
supported beam subjected to a series of moving point loads.

4.1.4
4.1.5

5.0

INFLUENCE LINES FOR STATICALLY DETERMINATE TRUSSES

5.1

Understand the method to construct the influence line for internal

forces in a truss member
5.1.1 Draw the influence line for a truss member force.
5.1.2 Compute the maximum force in a truss member due to
moving loads using the influence line diagram.

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ASSESSMENT
The course assessment is carried out in two sections
i.

Coursework (CA)
Coursework is continuous assessment that measures knowledge,
technical skills and soft skills.

ii.

Final Examination (FE)

Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

The percentage ratio of FE to CA shall follow the guideline stated in the

ArahanArahan Peperiksaan dan Kaedah Penilaian which is approved by the
Lembaga Peperiksaan dan Penganugerahan Sijil/Diploma Politeknik
ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION TABLE (AST)

Analysis of statically
determinate 2D pin-jointed
trusses

Test

Quiz

Assessmt
Task

* (2)
30%

* (2)
20%

*(3)
50%

The joint displacement of

statically determinate 2D pinjointed trusses
Analysis of statically
indeterminate 2D pin- jointed
trusses

CLO3

CLO2

CONTEXT

CLO1

ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR COURSEWORK

(CA)
Other

Influence lines for beams

Influence lines for statically

determinate trusses

Remark :
CLO1

: apply knowledge on the internal forces in determinate and indeterminate

CLO2

: explain precisely the displacement of a truss joint due to external forces,

trusses correctly.

temperature changes, fabrication errors and camber.

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: relate knowledge to illustrate clearly the influence lines for statically

determinate beams and trusses.

(*) refers to the quantity of assessment.

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REFERENCES
Hibbeler, R.C. (1999). Structural Analysis. 4th. Edition. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Bedford, A. & W. Fowler. (1995). Statics Engineering. London: Addison-Wesley.
Ghali, A. & A.M. Neville. (1982). Structural Analysis. London: Chapman & Hall.
Logie, K.F. (1991). Structure-Basic Theory including Sample Problems
(Malay
translation). Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Marshal, W.T. & H.M. Nelson. (1990). Structures. 3rd. Edition. London: Longman
Logie ; Terjemahan Prof. Madya Ismail Hassan : Struktur. Teori Asas dengan
Contoh Penyelesaian.
Russell C. Hibbeler

(2007) Structural Analysis

(7th Edition)

[Hardcover],

Amazon.com

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MATRIX OF COURSE LEARING OUTCOMES (CLO) VS PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

1. apply knowledge on the internal

forces in determinate and
indeterminate trusses correctly.
2. explain precisely the
displacement of a truss joint due
to external forces, temperature
changes, fabrication errors and
camber.

PLO1
LD1

Remarks:
LD1 knowledge
LD2 Practical Skills
LD3 Communication Skills
LD4 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

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PLO3
LD3

Compliance to PLO
PLO4 PLO5 PLO6
LD4
LD5
LD6

C3

C4

1. relate knowledge to illustratet

clearly the influence lines for
statically determinate beams and
trusses.
Total

PLO2
LD2

A4
2

PLO7
LD7

PLO8
LD8

PLO9
LD9

Recommended
Delivery
Methods

Assessment

Interactive
Lecture,
Tutorial
Q&A

Test, Quiz,
Other
Assessment

Interactive
Lecture,
Tutorial
Q&A

Test,
Other
Assessment

Interactive
Lecture,
Tutorial
Q&A

Test, Quiz,
Other
Assessment

LD5 Social Skills and Responsibilities

LD6 Continuous Learning and Information Management Skills
LD7 Management and Entrepreneurial Skills
LD8 Professionalism, Ethics and Moral
LD9 Leadership and Teamwork Skills

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DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT LEARNING TIME

ACCORDING TO COURSE LEARNING - TEACHING ACTIVITY
No.

Learning and Teaching Activity

SLT

FACE TO FACE
1.0

Delivery Method

1.1

Lecture

[2 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ]

1.2

Practical

[0

hour(s) x

15 week(s) ]

1.3

Tutorial

[1

hour(s) x

15 week(s) ]

2.0
2.1

Coursework Assesment (CA)

Lecture-hour-assessment
- Test
[ 2]
- Quiz
[2 ]
- Discussion
[0]

2.2
2.3

Practical-hour-assessment
-Laboratory Excercise

[0]

Tutorial-hour-assessment
-Tutorial Excercise

[0]

30
15

1.0
0.5

NON FACE TO FACE

3.0

Coursework Assessment (CA)

- Other Assessment Task

4.0

Preparation and Review

4.1

Lecture

4.2

4.3
4.4

[3]

[ 2 hour(s) x 3 ]

[1 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ]
- Preparation before theory class e.g; download lesson notes.
- Review after theory class eg. additional references, discussion group,
discussion

15
[ ]
[

Practical
[0 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ]
- Preparation before practical class/field work/survey e.g:review notes,
checklist/labsheets.
[
- Post practical activity e.g: lab report, additional references and discussion
session
[
- Preparation before studio work presentation/critique.
[
Tutorial
- Preparation for tutorial
Assessment
- Preparation for test.
- Preparation for quiz

[1 hour(s) x

]
]
]

15 week(s) ]

15
[ ]

[ 2]
[ 2]

[ 2 hour(s) x
[ 1 hour(s) x

2
2

]
]

Credit = SLT/40

86.5
2.16

Remark:
1. Suggested time for
Quiz: 10 - 15 minutes
Test (Theory ) : 20 - 30 minutes
Test ( Practical ) :45 - 60 minutes
2. 40 National hours is equivalent to 1 credit.

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