CE 488 - Computer Methods of Structural Analysis (4)

Development of the flexibility and stiffness methods of structural analysis for trusses, beams, and frames, with emphasis on the stiffness method. Extension of the stiffness method to determine frequencies and mode shapes for use in the Uniform Building Code’s dynamic lateral force procedure. Use of a commercially-developed analysis program.

Prerequisite(s): CE 305, and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.