Plastic Analysis and Design of Structures

Credits：3

Instructor：Prof. Kuo-Chun Chang

Course Object ：

To introduce the theory of analysis and design of steel structures, not only include the elastic theory but also the plastic analysis and design methods. Students will know the principles of plasticity and apply the related design code for the seismic design of building structures further.

Course Syllabus ：

1.Introduction
2.Inelastic Material Behavior
3.Inelastic Member Behavior
4.Simple Plastic Theory
5.Pushover Analysis of Planar Structures
6.Application to Seismic Design
7.Equivalent Nonlinear Analysis and Performance Based Design

Grading Policy ：Homeworks、Mid-Term Exam、Final Exam、Projects

References：

1.M.R. Horne; Plastic Theory of Structures, 2nd Fd. 1979.

2.WRC & ASCE: Plastic Design in Steel. 1971.

3.P.G. Hodge; Plastic Analysis of Structures, 1959.

4.AISC Manual

5.W.F. Chen, D.J. Han "Plasticity for Structural Engineers ,1988.

6.ATC-40

7.FEMA 273

Designated for senior and graduate students

Remarks： Mechanics of materials、structural theory