General Objective:

The general objective of this module is to provide the basic concept for the analysis of
fixed beams, frames, bridges, arches and suspension bridges through the introduction of
column analogy method, matrix and influence lines methods for analysis of fixed beams,
portal frames, columns, arches and suspension bridges. Plastic analysis is also
introduced to analyze steel beams and portal frames.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Analyse the indeterminate beams, frames using column analogy method.
2. Determine the behavior of structures due to moving loads.
3. Draw the influence line diagrams for various types of moving loads on the
beams.
4. Implement influence lines in the design of structures imposed to moving loads.
5. Analyse the simple structures using matrix method.
6. Perform the analysis for the various types of arches for different loads as well as
support conditions.
7. Analyse the various types of suspension bridges for different loads as well as
support conditions.
8. Determine the collapse load, maximum plastic moment using plastic method of
analysis.
9. Explain the basic parameters of theory of elasticity and identify its importance in
analysis.
10. Derive various compatibility and equilibrium equations of the theory of elasticity for
elements and implement it in the analysis of elements.