CE 504
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Nonlinear Structural Analysis
Course Description
Methods of geometric and material nonlinear analysis, emphasizing modeling approaches for skeletal structures. Small versus large strains, and small versus large displacements. Geometric imperfections. Concentrated and distributed plasticity models. Nonlinear static and dynamic analyses. Applications to performance-based design of buildings.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent; linear algebra.
Title
Structures
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze one-dimensional structures (e.g. rods, beams), two-dimensional structures (e.g. grids, membranes, plates, planar trusses and frames), and three-dimensional structures (e.g. space trusses and frames).
Title
Geometric nonlinearity
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to capture small and large displacements, account for flexural and shear deformations, second-order effects, and geometric imperfections.
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Material nonlinearity
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to simulate small and large strain response of materials (e.g. steel, concrete), the nonlinear response of connections (e.g. panel zones, dowel-type connections), and know how to use concentrated (phenomenological) and distributed (fiber) plasticity models.
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Applications
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to run nonlinear static (pushover) analyses and nonlinear dynamic (response history) analyses of lateral force resisting systems in buildings.
