Course Overview
This course presents a basic introduction to the relationship between applied loads and the resulting support reactions and internal forces developed in statically determinate members and structures. The course is delivered through lectures and tutorials. Topics include classification of force systems, equilibrium equations, support conditions, free-body diagrams, support reactions, truss analysis by the methods of joints and sections, and developing load, shear force, and bending moment diagrams for beams. This course lays the foundation for subsequent Structures for Building courses. (Formerly CIVL 1200)
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe a force vector and the moment of a force.
- Draw free-body diagrams of determinate members and/or structures.
- Calculate support reactions for statically determinate structures.
- Analyze pin-jointed trusses.
- Draw load, shear, and bending moment diagrams for beams.
Effective as of Fall 2010
Related Programs
Structures 1 for Building (BLDG 1600) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Diploma Full-time
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