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Structural Analysis I
Bestseller
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(524 ratings)
4,785 students
Created byDr. Structure
Last updated 2/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structural systems including beams, trusses, and frames.
  • Engineering Mechanics (Statics) Review
  • Statically Determinate Beams
  • Shear and Moment Equations and Diagrams
  • Stability and Determinacy
  • Method of Joints
  • Method of Sections
  • Zero-force Members
  • Double Integration Method
  • Conjugate Beam Method
  • Moment Area Method
  • Virtual Work Method
  • Reaction, Shear, and Moment Influence Lines
  • The Force Method
  • Slope-Deflection Method
  • Moment Distribution Method
  • Arches and Cables
  • APPS: Complimentary Structural Analysis Application Programs

Course content

16 sections133 lectures14h 0m total length
  • Force Vector9:03
  • Particle Equilibrium8:37
  • Rigid Body Equilibrium I9:43
  • Rigid Body Equilibrium II - Free-body Diagram 15:05
  • Rigid Body Equilibrium III - Free-body Diagram 27:50
  • Rigid Body Equilibrium IV - Free-body Diagram 37:51
  • Statically Determinate Beam Analysis8:25
  • Statics Review

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of engineering statics, physics, algebra, and calculus.

Description

This course is crafted for undergraduate students specializing in civil/structural engineering and enthusiasts eager to gain a solid foundation in structural analysis. We delve into the core concepts and techniques fundamental to understanding structural behavior and analysis through comprehensive lectures. Our curriculum is designed to provide a practical approach to learning, with extensive examples that apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.

Key topics covered in this course include:

  1. Analysis of statically determinate beams.

  2. Truss analysis using the methods of joints and sections.

  3. Stability and determinacy.

  4. Shear and moment equations and diagrams for beams.

  5. Reaction, shear, and moment influence lines.

  6. Beam deflection using classical techniques such as the double integration method, the conjugate beam method, and the moment area method.

  7. Beam, frame, and truss deflection using the virtual work method.

  8. Analysis of indeterminate structures using the force method, the slope-deflection method, and the moment distribution method.

The course features video lectures, hands-on exercise problems, and quizzes to reinforce learning and application of the covered concepts. We aim to empower students to confidently analyze basic structures, including beams, trusses, and frames, and apply the concepts learned in practical settings. We encourage you to ask any technical questions as you progress through the material. Our dedicated team is here to support your learning journey.

Who this course is for:

  • Undergraduate engineering students in civil, mechanical or related disciplines.