structural analysis using both manual calculations and software for a frame

1. BeirutArab University
FacultyofEngineering
DepartmentofCivilandEnvironmental Engineering
CVLE 312
Structural Analysis II
Spring 2017/2018
Term Project

2. It is required to make structural analysisusing both manual calculations and
software for the frame shown in fig. 1 below, respecting the following format:
1. Cover page
2. Table of Contents
3. Introduction:In the introduction state the following:
 General information about this frame and its usage
(where we can see such frames)
 The manual method to be chosen and its importance
(note that you are free to choose any suitable method)
 The software to be chosen and its importance (explain
the uses of this software and why have you chosen it)
4. Manual (Hand Calculations): perform the appropriate structural analysis,
and draw the necessary diagrams indicating the key values
5. Using the Software:
 Summary of the modeling steps (present all the
necessary input data )
 Mention any modeling assumptions that have been
taken
 Results to be presented (each group will present
different results in addition to the diagrams, so refer
to the table below and commit to the requirements)
6. Conclusions: Compare between the manual hand calculations and
modeling results. (state, if any difference between the results, the reason)

3. Fig.1 : The Required Structural Frame
Note that the supports at A and C are fixed, while it is pinned at B
The parameters and requirements for each group will be different
Criteria:
 The project mustbe typed
 The project should be submitted in both Hard Copy and Soft Copy
 A group of maximum 2 students is desired
 Adhere with the following distribution of group :
I. Group A: Students starting their First Name with Letters A or B
II. Group B: Students starting their First Name with Letters C,D or E
III. Group C: Students starting their First Name with Letters F,G or H
IV. Group D: Students starting their First Name with Letters I,J or K
V. Group E: Students starting their First Name with Letters L or M

4. VI. Group F: Students starting their First Name with Letters N,O or P
VII. Group G: Students starting their First Name with Letters Q,R, or S
VIII. Group H: Students starting their First Name with Letters T,U,V,W,X,Yor Z
Note: If two students within the sameteam have differentgroup assignment,
it is up to the team to choose which group projectthey want to do.
Here are the parameters that should be taken into account for each group:
W
(KN/m)
P1
(KN)
P2
(KN)
P3
(KN)
P4
(KN)
a
(m)
b
(m)
c
(m)
I
(V.E)
I
(H.E)
Group A 15 5 10 15 25 6 4 2 3I 2I
Group B 10 4 8 12 22 5 6 2.5 2I I
Group C 12 6 12 8 25 5 6 3 3I 4I
Group D 8 8 10 18 30 5 4.5 3 6I 4I
Group E 16 6 12 8 24 5 3 3 2I 1.5 I
Group F 20 6 12 14 10 5 3 3 3I 4I
Group G 10 5 8 15 25 4 6 3 3.5I 2I
Group H 16 8 12 14 24 8 6 4 I 2I
The Results Requirements:
All the groups must presentthe NFD, SFD, and BMD in addition to the
following:
Group A and B : Show the deflected shapes of the vertical elements only
Group C and D : Show the deflected shapes of the horizontalelements only
Group E and F: Show the values of the reactions in tabulated format

5. Group G and H: Show the values of vertical and horizontaldisplacement and
rotation at each node
Grading Assessment:
According to ABET Rubrics (grading assessment), you willbe graded based on
the following performanceindicators:
Topic(Weight)
Perf.Ind.
Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory Exemplary
1 2 3 4
Select and explain
the use of a tool
Cannot select the appropriate
tool.
Provides incorrect or little
explanation of the use of the
tool.
With extra instruction and
instructor's guidance,
student can select right
tool.
Provides some incorrect
explanation of the use of the
tool or miss some important
points
With some minor instructor’s
guidance, student can select
the right tool.
Shows adequate
understanding the tool. Miss
some minor points.
Is able to independently
select the tool to properly
solve assignments/projects.
Shows in-depth
understanding of techniques
and doesn’t include unrelated
aspects
Use of tool
&generation of results
Cannot learn to use new or
unfamiliar software. Cannot
generate required results
With extra instruction and
instructor's guidance
student can learn to use
new or unfamiliar tool.
With extra guidance can
generate/understand
required output
With some minor instructor’s
guidance, student can learn to
use new or unfamiliar tool.
Includes some result
presentation. With some
minor guidance can
generate/understand required
output
Is able to independently use
new or unfamiliar tool
properly solve
assignments/projects. Is able
to independently generate/
understand required output
Remark that there will be ZERO TOLERANCE policy on cheating and plagiarismas
per the university laws and regulations.
W
(KN/m)
P1
(KN)
P2
(KN)
P3
(KN)
P4
(KN)
a
(m)
b
(m)
c
(m)
I
(V.E)
I
(H.E)
Group F 20 6 12 14 10 5 3 3 3I 4I