CE I5500 Stability of Structures

Fundamentals of structural stability theory. Classical buckling of columns, trusses, frames, rings, arches, thin plates and shells. Energy methods and approximate methods of analysis. Torsional and lateral buckling. Design formulas. Dynamic instability.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CE 53000, CE 44000; Pre/coreq: CE H1000.

Contact Hours

3 hr./wk.