What you will learn
The basics of the Matrix Displacement Method
Course curriculum
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1
Background
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Overview of the Slope-Deflection Method
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Slope-Deflection Equations (Part 1)
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Slope-Deflection Equations (Part 2)
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Fixed-End Moments
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Slope-Deflection Equations (Part 3)
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Introduction
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Writing the Slope-Deflection Equations in Matrix Form
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Continuous Beams
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Beam Subjected to Joint Load
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Beam Subjected to Member Load
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Indeterminate Trusses
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2D Truss Analysis
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Indeterminate Frames
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Frame Subjected to Joint Load
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Frame Subjected to Member Load
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Practical Examples
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The Analysis of a Tea House Frame
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The Analysis of an Airplane Hangar Frame under Wind Load
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The Analysis of a House Frame under Snow Load
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Displacement Method Application Programs
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iFrame: A 2D Frame Analysis Program
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iTruss: A 2D Truss Analysis Program
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This course has been developed and maintained under the auspices of Dr. Sivand Lakmazaheri. He has been involved in structural engineering education for several decades, first as a professor of civil engineering and later as the founding president of Educative Technologies, LLC, a research and development entity for advancing equitable access to quality educational content worldwide. Feel free to contact him via Linkedin.