The following links allow you download pdf versions of the class notes for CIVL 3121. Just click on the appropriate section of the notes and download it to your local computer. Once you have a copy of the notes you can view them in Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Acrobat Reader also will allow you to print out copies of the notes. If you have questions about this procedure, please contact Dr. Camp.

Structures I Classroom Presentations:

• Course Syllabus (video)
• Introduction to structural analysis (video)
   
• Introduction to the analysis of determinate structures (video)
• Introduction to the analysis of truss structures (video)
• Truss Analysis - Methods of Joints (video)
• Truss Analysis - Method of Sections (video)
• Truss Analysis using SAP2000
• Project #1 - K'NEX Structure Design
• Truss Design Project - Failure Analysis - (large print version) - (video)
   
• Internal Forces - Introduction to Shear Force and Bending Moment - (video)
• Shear and Moment as Functions - (video)
• Shear and Moment Diagrams - (video)
• Shear and Moment Diagrams for Frames
• Project #2 - Wood Bridge Design
   
• Deflections - Introduction and Direct Integration
• Deflections - Conjugate Beam
• Deflections - Virtual Work for Trusses
• Deflections - Virtual Work for Beams
• Deflections - Virtual Work for Frames
   
• Influence Lines - Introduction
• Influence Lines - Muller-Breslau Principle
• Influence Lines - Applications for Bridges
• Influence Lines - Maximum Moment in a Beam
   
• Introduction to Indeterminate Structural Analysis

Structures I Notes (long form):

• Title Page
• Introduction
• Trusses
• Internal Forces
• Influence Lines for Moving Loads
• Deflections

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