Theory of Structures

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Structural engineering--functions of structure, design loads, reactions and force systems; analysis of statically determinate structures including beams, trusses and arches; energy methods of determining deflections of structures; influence lines and criteria for moving loads; analysis of statically indeterminate structures including continuous beams and frames. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CVEN 221 and CVEN 305 ; grade of C or better in CVEN 302 or concurrent enrollment; also taught at Galveston campus.