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ES3 Theory of Structure discusses analyzing how structures react to different types of loading by computing reactions, shear forces, bending moments, and deflections. The principle of virtual work method states that if a small virtual displacement is given to an equilibrium system, the total work done by active forces is zero. Cantilever beams are supported at only one end. The method of joints assumes truss members carry only axial loads, making the force diagram at each joint a concurrent force system. Structural analysis predicts a structure's performance under loads, while structural engineering is designing safe, economical structures to serve their intended purpose.

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ES3 Notes

ES3 Theory of Structure discusses analyzing how structures react to different types of loading by computing reactions, shear forces, bending moments, and deflections. The principle of virtual work method states that if a small virtual displacement is given to an equilibrium system, the total work done by active forces is zero. Cantilever beams are supported at only one end. The method of joints assumes truss members carry only axial loads, making the force diagram at each joint a concurrent force system. Structural analysis predicts a structure's performance under loads, while structural engineering is designing safe, economical structures to serve their intended purpose.

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ES3 Theory of Structure The study of structure and how it may react with the different kinds of loading.

. It enables you to compute the reactions, shear force, bending moments, deflection; etc. Virtual Work Methods Principle of virtual work method as applied to statically determinate plane structures may be stated as follows: If a small virtual displacement consistent with the restraint is given to an ideal system in equilibrium force system, the total work done by all active forces is zero. If such a system is in equilibrium under the action of a balanced force system, no displacement can actually occur and no work can be done by the forces. This has nothing to do with the real displacement of the body but only serves as the technique in solving the problems in equilibrium. Cantilever Beams If the beam is supported only at one end by being built into the column or wall. Method of Joints The assumption that all members of a truss are two force members carrying an axial load means that the trees body diagram of any joint is a concurrent force system in equilibrium. Structural Analysis Prediction of performance of a given structure under prescribed loads and other external effects such as support movements and temp changes Structural Engineering Science and art of planning, designing and constructing safe and economical structures that will serve their intended purposes. Role of structural analysis phases Planning phase o Establishment of the functional requirements of proposed structure Preliminary Structural Design o Sizes of various members of the system are estimated based on approximate analysis, code requirements etc Load Estimation o Determination of all the loads that can be expected to act on the structure Analysis o Values of loads are used to carry out an analysis of the structure in order to determine the stress resultants and deflections Safety and Serviceability Check o Results of analysis are used to determine whether or not the structure satisfies the serviceability and safety requirements of the design codes Revision o If requirements aren't met, then member sizes shall be revised until requirements are met. Load on Structures Dead Load o Gravity loads of constant magnitudes and fixed positions that act permanently on the structure Live Load o Loads of varying magnitude and positions caused by the use of the structure Impact o Dynamic effect of the load that causes increases in stress Snow Load o Design is based on the ground snow load for its geographical location Earthquake load o Requires designs to be more flexible than rigid

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