Fundamentals of Structural Analysis (Udemy.com)

Get to grips with civil engineering structural analysis once and for all

( 103 Reviews )

Created by: Dr Sen Carroll

Produced in 2021

What you will learn

You will understand key concepts such as the moment of a force, static equilibrium and determinacy
You will be able to determine the support reactions for structures subject to a range of loading conditions
You will learn to use the Joint Resolution Method and Method of Sections to analyse pin-jointed truss structures
You will understand the key differences between simplified analysis models and the behaviour of real world structures

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Overall Score : 90 / 100

Course Description

In this course we'll cover fundamental concepts and methods in static structural analysis. Starting with the very basics, we explore forces, moments and how to use the principle of static equilibrium. Then we move on to look at pin-jointed structures or trusses; what are they and how do we analyse them? We'll cover the joint resolution method and method of sections in detail. Worked examples are used extensively to demonstrate the practical application of theory. This course has been designed to cover the key topics that students first encounter when studying structural mechanics. Based on my experience teaching engineering undergraduates, the course focuses on those areas students find particularly tricky when starting out. I've also emphasises the link between theory and practice and we explore how our models of structural behaviour map onto the real world. A good civil or structural engineer knows the limits of their model. So in this course we're really going to emphasise this distinction between model prediction and real world structural behaviour.
The course includes video lectures which combine screencast voice over with traditional style lectures.
The emphasis is on worked examples with students encouraged to try questions before the detailed solution is presented. The teaching philosophy is 'learn by doing!'This course is suitable for engineering students who find their mechanics/structures lectures confusing and feel a little lost when it comes to structural analysis. Students wishing to get a head start before starting their degree programme or more advanced engineering students who need a refresher would also benefit from taking this course. Construction industry professionals such as surveyors, architects etc. would also benefit from understanding the materials covered in this course. Who this course is for:
This course is great for undergraduate engineering students who feel a little lost in their structures lectures. We start from scratch, establishing the basics and build from there.
More advanced engineering students who want a refresher or who didn't quite grasp the fundamentals first time around would also benefit from this course.
If you're about to start an engineering program, this course is a great way to get a head start.
If you're a structures genius already, this course is probably not for you.

Time: 3h

Instructor Details

Dr Sen Carroll

4.5 Rating
103 Reviews

Im Dr Sen Carroll, a senior lecturer in structural engineering at the University of Exeter in the UK. Structural engineering and engineering education are things Im very passionate about. I graduated with a first in structural engineering from Dublin Institute of Technology in 2006. I have a masters degree in civil engineer and a PhD in structural dynamics (crowd-induced structural vibration).
After getting my degree I worked for several years in Dublin as a structural design engineer. After completing my PhD in 2013 I took up an assistant professor post at the University of Nottingham. This was followed by a 3 year stint as an assistant professor at the University of Warwick. Following a move to Cornwall in 2016, I joined the University of Exeter as a senior lecturer in structural engineering.
Im also a chartered engineer with Engineers Ireland (Im Irish by the way!) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

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By Abdisalan Adan Ibrahim on 12/13/2020

exceptional tutorial, very precise and insightful at the same time

By Baibhav Das Joshi on 11/25/2020

Yes, helps review and refresh basics I learned in university. Provides a very clear explanations with worked examples. I would recommend this to any student or professional who wants to revisit and sharpen their knowledge on these fundamentals.

By Christina George on 10/14/2020

amazing teaching

By Yahya Hajjami on 10/5/2020

I must admit that the first example in the end regarding resultant forces had taken me aback, but in the last example I understood everything and I now feel much more confident in the subject. Really well explained and smoothly laid out, and I don't feel like I wasted my time but actually filled out a gap I was about to have coming into my first year at Uni.

By Pawe Stasz on 9/21/2020

This is an excellent starting point for engineers and designers on this topics. Clearly explanation in the theory and in further practice exercises.

By Andre King on 9/13/2020

Yes this course was a good match and helped me to accomplish my desired goal.

By 216975-Jayanta Das on 8/24/2020

Good for basic physics education

By Thomas Thompson on 8/24/2020

Sean explains the video's perfectly and responds quickly to any queries! Would highly recommend to anyone that wants to revise and top up their structural analysis knowledge.

By Akinwunmi karunwi on 8/23/2020