University of Southeastern Philippines

Tagum-Mabini Campus
Apokon, Tagum City, Davao del Norte 8100

Department of Agricultural Engineering

COURSE OUTLINE
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ES108 - Theory of Structures
I.

Course Description
This course will introduce the mechanics of structures under static loading conditions. You will learn
to estimate or determine the loads to be carried by a structure. This course covers the principles and
methods that calculate the direct stress, the shear and bending moment, and the deflection at any section of
each member of the structure.

II.

Objectives
Upon completion, the students are expected to:

Translate stated problem in theory of structures to an analytic form.

Apply appropriate solution techniques to the problem.

Understand the principles and calculate stress, shear and bending moment, and deflection at any
section of each member of the structure.

III.

Course Content
A. Introduction
B. Equilibrium of Coplanar-Force Systems
C. Shear and Bending Moment in Beams
D. Analysis of Statistically Determinate Rigid Frames and Composite Structures
E. Stresses in Trusses
F. Analysis of Roof Trusses
G. Analysis of Building Bents
H. Influence Diagrams
I. Criteria for Maxima: Moving Loads
J. Analysis of Highway and Railway Bridges
K. Analysis of Statistically Indeterminate Beams
L. Analysis of Statistically Indeterminate Rigid Frames
M. Analysis of Statistically Indeterminate Trusses
N. The Slope Deflection Method
O. The Moment Distribution Method

IV.

Course Requirements
Methodologies:

Learning Task:

Lecture
Oral participation
Problem Solving
Oral participation
Problem Solving
Examination

University of Southeastern Philippines

Tagum-Mabini Campus
Apokon, Tagum City, Davao del Norte 8100

Department of Agricultural Engineering

V.

Grading System
1. Oral Evaluation

10%

2. Written Evaluation

10%

3. Examinations

80%

a. Prelim

20%

b. Mid-term

30%

c. Final

30%
TOTAL

VI.

100%

Reference
Wang, C. and Eckel, C.L. 1957. Elementary Theory of Structures, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.

Prepared by:
Engr. SHEILA C. COGAY
Faculty-Part time

Approved by:

Dr. LARRY V. ACERES

Dean, College of Agriculture and Related Sciences