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Beam-column and frame stability analysis is an important component of all structural designs.
This course will cover the stability analysis methods for beam-column and frame systems with a focus on differentiating between the effective length and direct analysis methods for design.
Students will leave this course with an in-depth knowledge of the beam-column interaction equations, frame buckling analysis, and 2nd order analysis methods for design. Students will learn to distinguish between the effective length method and direct analysis methods for design and become familiar with the AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) standard approaches for the design of beam-columns and frames. This course is best suited for students with an undergraduate civil engineering background including a structural analysis course and will build on these concepts.
Students will learn from an awarded structural engineering researcher with over 20 years of experience in the field. Professor Varma focuses on teaching through exploring example problems and applications of fundamental concepts, encouraging his students to both understand the principles of structural stability and be able to apply these concepts in realistic design scenarios.
Recommend completing an undergraduate structural analysis course.
Week 1: Beam-Column Stability Behavior
Introduction to beam-column differential equations and solutions.
Week 2: Beam-Column Design
In-plane and out-of-plane P-M interaction equations for beam-column design.
Week 3: Frame Buckling Analysis
Introduction to stability coefficients, geometric stiffness matrix, and frame buckling analysis.
Week 4: Effective Length Method and Approximate Methods of 2 nd Order Analysis
Discussion of effective length methods and approximate methods of 2nd order analysis.
Week 5: Direct Analysis Method and Design of Steel Frames
Discussion of direct analysis method for the design of steel frames.
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Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.