CEEN 3749L - Structural Analysis 1 Lab
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43124,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Richard Deschenes
Email: radeschenes@ysu.edu
Course Description
3749L. Structural Analysis 1 Lab. Introduction to stiffness-based analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures. Computer analysis of various structural systems, including plane and space trusses, continuous beams, plane and space frames, plates. P-delta stability analysis of frames. Three hours computational lab per week. Prereq.: CEEN 2602; concurrent with CEEN 3749. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Structural Analysis, 11th edition | Hibbeler, R.C. | 9780138026394 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction [L1] | |
| 8/31 | Equilibrium [L2] | Report 1 |
| 9/7 | Trusss Analysis [L3] | Report 2 |
| 9/14 | Beam Analysis [L4] | Report 3 |
| 9/21 | Frame Analysis [L5] | Report 4 |
| 9/28 | Exam 1 | Report 5 |
| 10/5 | Influence Lines [L6] | |
| 10/12 | Vehicle Loading [L7] | Report 6 |
| 10/19 | Beam Deflection Analysis [L8] | Report 7 |
| 10/26 | Professional Practice [L9] | Report 8 |
| 11/2 | Exam 2 | Report 9 |
| 11/9 | Frame Deflection Analysis [L10] | |
| 11/16 | Final Project [L11] | Report 10 |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving | |
| 11/30 | Final Project Report [L12] | Report 11 |
| 12/7 | Finals Week | Report 12 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.