Module #1 Introduction to Structural Mechanics Overview of structural mechanics, importance of complex structures, and course objectives
Module #2 Review of Fundamentals Review of basic concepts in mechanics, stress, strain, and material properties
Module #3 Types of Complex Structures Classification and characteristics of complex structures, including high-rise buildings, long-span bridges, and wind turbines
Module #4 Load Types and Analysis Introduction to various types of loads, including dead, live, wind, seismic, and thermal loads
Module #5 Structural Idealization and Modeling Idealization of complex structures, modeling techniques, and simplification of complex geometries
Module #6 Beam Theory and Bending Review of beam theory, bending deflections, and stress calculations
Module #7 Columns and Compression Analysis of columns, compression members, and buckling instability
Module #8 Torsion and Warping Torsional loading, warping, and deformations in beams and columns
Module #9 Trusses and Frames Analysis of trusses, frames, and lattice structures, including static and dynamic analysis
Module #10 Plates and Shells Introduction to plate and shell theories, bending, and stress calculations
Module #11 Finite Element Method Introduction to the finite element method, element types, and numerical analysis
Module #12 Dynamic Analysis and Vibration Introduction to dynamic analysis, vibration, and response to harmonic and seismic loading
Module #13 Seismic Analysis and Design Seismic analysis, design requirements, and code provisions for complex structures
Module #14 Wind Analysis and Design Wind analysis, design requirements, and code provisions for complex structures
Module #15 Material Nonlinearity and Failure Material nonlinearity, failure theories, and fracture mechanics
Module #16 Structural Optimization Introduction to structural optimization, design variables, and optimization techniques
Module #17 Case Studies of Complex Structures Real-world examples and case studies of complex structures, including design and analysis challenges
Module #18 Computer-Aided Analysis and Design Use of commercial software and programming languages for structural analysis and design
Module #19 Uncertainty and Risk Analysis Introduction to uncertainty and risk analysis, including probabilistic methods and reliability assessment
Module #20 Sustainability and Resilience Sustainability and resilience considerations in complex structure design and operation
Module #21 Laboratory Testing and Validation Importance of laboratory testing, validation methods, and experimental techniques
Module #22 Computational Modeling and Simulation Advanced computational modeling and simulation techniques for complex structures
Module #23 Advanced Topics in Structural Mechanics Special topics in structural mechanics, including composite materials and 3D printing
Module #24 Group Project:Design and Analysis of a Complex Structure Student group project to design and analyze a complex structure, including a written report and presentation
Module #25 Final Project:Advanced Analysis of a Complex Structure Individual final project to conduct advanced analysis of a complex structure, including a written report and presentation
Module #26 Review and Practice Problems Review of key concepts and practice problems to reinforce understanding
Module #27 Special Topics in Structural Mechanics Guest lectures or special topics in structural mechanics, including emerging trends and research
Module #28 Case Studies in Failure Analysis Real-world examples of structural failures, including investigation and analysis
Module #29 Professional Practice and Ethics Professional responsibilities, ethics, and codes of conduct in structural engineering
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Structural Mechanics for Complex Structures career
