Advanced Structural Frame Analysis and Design
Master beam-column behavior, frame stability analysis, and second-order analysis methods for structural engineering design.
Master beam-column behavior, frame stability analysis, and second-order analysis methods for structural engineering design.
This advanced course provides comprehensive coverage of beam-column and frame stability analysis essential for structural design. Students learn fundamental concepts of beam-column behavior, frame buckling analysis, and second-order analysis methods. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical applications, focusing on differentiating between effective length and direct analysis methods. Led by an experienced structural engineering researcher, the course explores example problems and real-world applications, ensuring students can apply these concepts in actual design scenarios.
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What you'll learn
Master beam-column interaction equations and design principles
Analyze frame buckling using geometric stiffness matrices
Implement direct analysis methods for structural design
Apply AISC standard approaches to beam-column and frame design
Differentiate between effective length and direct analysis methods
Perform second-order analysis for structural frames
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers advanced concepts in structural frame analysis and design. The curriculum focuses on beam-column behavior, frame stability analysis, and various design methods including effective length and direct analysis approaches. Students learn through example problems and practical applications, guided by an experienced instructor with over 20 years in structural engineering research. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical implementation of AISC standard approaches.
Beam-Column Stability Behavior
Module 1
Beam-Column Design
Module 2
Frame Buckling Analysis
Module 3
Effective Length Method and Approximate Methods of 2nd Order Analysis
Module 4
Direct Analysis Method and Design of Steel Frames
Module 5
Fee Structure
Instructors
Pioneering Structural Engineering and Nuclear Safety Expert
Amit Varma, the Karl H. Kettelhut Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Bowen Laboratory at Purdue University, has established himself as a leading authority in steel-concrete composite structures through his groundbreaking research and innovations. After earning his BS from IIT-Bombay (1994), MS from the University of Oklahoma (1996), and PhD from Lehigh University (2001), he has dedicated over two decades to advancing structural engineering, particularly in extreme loading conditions. His fundamental research in steel-concrete composite structures has revolutionized the field, leading to the development of critical design provisions that are now incorporated into major AISC specifications governing building and nuclear facility construction worldwide. His expertise spans seismic behavior, fire resistance, blast protection, and missile impact loading, with his research directly influencing the design and construction standards for safety-related nuclear facilities and commercial buildings across the globe. His exceptional contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the AISC Special Achievement Award (2017, 2020) and the ASCE Shortridge Hardesty Award (2019), while his leadership roles in key industry committees continue to shape the future of structural engineering standards
Innovative Composite Wall Systems Researcher
Morgan Broberg is a doctoral fellow in Civil Engineering at Purdue University, working under the mentorship of Professor Amit Varma, where she specializes in the behavior, analysis, and design of composite plate shear walls and concrete-filled steel (C-PSW/CF) systems. Her significant research contributions, particularly in developing R factors for coupled C-PSW/CF walls, are being considered for incorporation into major industry specifications including ASCE7, AISC341, and AISC360. Her current work involves collaborating with research colleagues to develop a comprehensive AISC design guide for C-PSW walls, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with practical engineering applications
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