LESSON PLAN

ECS 228 MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN AWAM
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA PULAU PINANG

CREDIT HOURS;

3.0

NOVEMBER 2013 - APRIL 2014

RECOMMENDED TEXT
1. Hibbeler, R.C. (2011), Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall, 8th Edition
REFERENCES
1. UiTM Structural Division (2003), Basic Structural Analysis, Cerdik Publications Sdn. Bhd.
2. Hibbeler, R.C. (2011), Mechanics of Material, Prentice Hall, 8th Edition

WEEK & DATE

1
25/11/13
29/11/13

2
02/12/13 06/12/13
3
09/12/13 13/12/13
4
16/12/13 20/12/13
23/12/13 05/01/14
5
06/01/14 10/01/14
6
13/01/14 17/01/14

TOPIC
INTRODUCTION TO ECS 228
- EC 110 Program Outcomes, ECS 228 Course
Outcomes, Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
and Course Assessment
- Types of structures, types of internal forces,
forms of structure
- Types of joints in framed structure.
- Equation of equilibrium.
- Condition for determinacy.
- Types of structures, types of internal forces,
forms of structure
- Types of joints in framed structure.
- Equation of equilibrium.
- Condition for determinacy.

REMARKS

TRUSSES (CO1: PO1 & PO3)

- To determine axial forces in members using
method of joints and method of sections
TRUSSES (CO1: PO1 & PO3)
- To determine axial forces in members using
method of joints and method of sections.
MID TERM BREAK
SUSPENSION CABLES (CO1: PO1 & PO3)
- Introduction to cables.
- General equation for cable and simple analysis
of force in cables.
SUSPENSION CABLES (CO1: PO1 & PO3)
- Introduction to cables.
- General equation for cable and simple analysis
of force in cables.

ASSIGNMENT 1
(Truss Analysis)

MAULIDUR RASUL
14 JANUARY 2014
THAIPUSAM
17 JANUARY 2014

7
20/01/14 24/01/14
8
27/01/14
31/01/14

9
03/02/14
07/02/14
10
10/02/14
14/02/14
11
17/02/14
21/02/14

12
24/02/14
28/02/14

13
03/03/14
07/03/14

14
10/03/14
14/03/14
17/03/14
23/03/14
24/03/14
11/04/14
26/05/14
28/05/14
12/04/14
08/06/14

THREE-HINGED ARCHES (CO2: PO1 & PO3)

- Analysis of bending moment, shearing force
and axial force for parabolic, semi-circular
arches or any segmental of arches.
THREE-HINGED ARCHES (CO2: PO1 & PO3)
- Analysis of bending moment, shearing force
and axial force for parabolic, semi-circular
arches or any segmental of arches.

TEST 1
20 - 24 JANUARY
2014
8.00 10.00 PM

CHINESE NEW
YEAR

31/1 1/2/2013

PORTAL FRAMES (CO2: PO1 & PO3)

- Analysis of bending moment, shear force and
axial force.
PORTAL FRAMES (CO2: PO1 & PO3)
- Analysis of bending moment, shear force and
axial force.
INTRODUCTION TO COLUMN STABILITY (CO3:
PO1)
- Concept and analogy of buckling and stability.
- Types of failure.
- Plane of buckling.
- Strength of ideal column (Euler theory, etc.).
- Effects of support conditions to centric
column.

ASSIGNMENT 2
(Frame
Analysi
s)

INTRODUCTION TO COLUMN STABILITY (CO3:

PO1)
- Concept and analogy of buckling and stability.
- Types of failure.
- Plane of buckling.
- Strength of ideal column (Euler theory, etc.).
- Effects of support conditions to centric
column.
INFLUENCE LINES FOR STATICALLY
DETERMINATE BEAMS (CO4:PO3)
- Calculations of influence lines for reactions,
shear and bending moment for a simply
supported beam (concentrated load, several
concentrated load & uniform load).
INFLUENCE LINES FOR STATICALLY
DETERMINATE BEAMS (CO4: PO3)
- Calculations of influence lines for reactions,
shear and bending moment for a simply
supported beam (concentrated load, several
concentrated load & uniform load).
STUDY WEEK
FINAL EXAMINATION
SPECIAL EXAMINATION
SEMESTER BREAK

PO for Diploma Program in Civil Engineering - EC110

1. Ability to acquire and apply basic knowledge of science, mathematics and
engineering (C)

2. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with
the public (A)
3. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using
thinking skills and engineering reasoning (C)
4. Ability to act effectively as an individual and as a group with leadership
capabilities (A)
5. Understanding of the social, cultural, global, environmental
responsibilities, ethics and the needs for sustainable development (A)
6. Acquiring the capacity to undertake lifelong learning and having the
knowledge of contemporary issues(C)
7. Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse, interpret
data and to construct engineering drawing (P)
8. Ability to function in multidisciplinary teams (A)
9. Having the knowledge of management, financial and entrepreneurship (C)

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EVALUATION
Final examination
Coursework
(1 test, assignments, softskills)
TOTAL

60 %
40%
100%

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