K5126010 Structural Analysis and Design

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering

Lecture Code K5126010 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 構造解析・設計

Subject Name
（Katakana）コウゾウカイセキセッケイ

Subject Name in
English Structural Analysis and Design

Instructor KITAMURA MITSURU,KATAGIRI KAZUAKI

Instructor
(Katakana) キタムラ　ミツル,カタギリ　カズアキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Mon5-8：ENG 109

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 10 : Integrated Engineering

Eligible Students 3rd year

Keywords SDG_09, Finite Element Method, Structural Analysis

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Program of Transportation Systems
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・The area of structural engineering: The ability to apply the technical knowledge on structural engineering to solve issue related with transportation equipment and coexistence with the environment
（Abilities and Skills）
・The area of structural engineering: The ability to apply the technical knowledge on structural engineering to solve issue related with transportation equipment and coexistence with the environment

Class Objectives
/Class Outline 1. You will be able to understand the theory of the finite element method, which is widely used in structural analysis.
2. You will be able to solve one dimensional and two dimensional frame problems by truss and beam elements.
3. You will be able to solve plane stress problems by rectangular and iso-parametric elements.
4. You will be able to solve plate bending and shell problems by non-conforming and iso-parametric elements.

Class Schedule 1. Principle of minimum potential energy, approximate function of displacement and stress (2-node truss element)
2. Displacement solution and stress solution of 2-node truss element
3. Displacement solution and stress solution of 3-node truss element
4. Element division and accuracy of solution (2-3-node truss element)
5. Finite element method for beam problem (cubic function beam element)
6. Finite element method for beam problem (isoparametric beam element)
7. Midterm exam
8. Offset of frame element and beam element
9. 2D truss and frame structure (coordinate transformation)
10. Finite element method for plane stress problem (rectangular element)
11. Finite element method for plane stress problem (isoparametric quadrilateral element)
12. Finite element method for plane stress problem (isoparametric triangular element)
13. Finite element method for plate bending problem (non-conforming rectangular plate bending element)
14. Finite element method for plate bending problem (isoparametric plate bending element)
15. Structural analysis and design

Midterm exam (30%), final exam (50%), homework (20%)

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Essential textbook "Finite element method for structural analysis, Kyoritsu Shuppan, by Kitamura Mitsuru"
Be careful as there is another book with similar title (different publisher and author).

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts

(More Details) Textbooks (you should always bring them), handouts, Excel (you usually bring your PC)

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students will deepen their understanding through exercises using Excel during the lectures.
Homework assigned each lecture will serve as a review of that lesson.

Requirements Full attendance is required.
The finite element method is essential for evaluating the safety of structures, and this course aims to understand its basic theory and appropriate usage.

Grading Method Your grade is evaluation based on midterm exams (30%), final exams (50%), and homework each time (20%). Students who score 60% or above will receive credits.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Engineering
Lecture Code	K5126010	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	構造解析・設計
Subject Name （Katakana）	コウゾウカイセキセッケイ
Subject Name in English	Structural Analysis and Design
Instructor	KITAMURA MITSURU,KATAGIRI KAZUAKI
Instructor (Katakana)	キタムラ　ミツル,カタギリ　カズアキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Mon5-8：ENG 109
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	10 : Integrated Engineering
Eligible Students	3rd year
Keywords	SDG_09, Finite Element Method, Structural Analysis
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Program of Transportation Systems （Knowledge and Understanding）・The area of structural engineering: The ability to apply the technical knowledge on structural engineering to solve issue related with transportation equipment and coexistence with the environment （Abilities and Skills）・The area of structural engineering: The ability to apply the technical knowledge on structural engineering to solve issue related with transportation equipment and coexistence with the environment
Class Objectives /Class Outline	1. You will be able to understand the theory of the finite element method, which is widely used in structural analysis. 2. You will be able to solve one dimensional and two dimensional frame problems by truss and beam elements. 3. You will be able to solve plane stress problems by rectangular and iso-parametric elements. 4. You will be able to solve plate bending and shell problems by non-conforming and iso-parametric elements.
Class Schedule	1. Principle of minimum potential energy, approximate function of displacement and stress (2-node truss element) 2. Displacement solution and stress solution of 2-node truss element 3. Displacement solution and stress solution of 3-node truss element 4. Element division and accuracy of solution (2-3-node truss element) 5. Finite element method for beam problem (cubic function beam element) 6. Finite element method for beam problem (isoparametric beam element) 7. Midterm exam 8. Offset of frame element and beam element 9. 2D truss and frame structure (coordinate transformation) 10. Finite element method for plane stress problem (rectangular element) 11. Finite element method for plane stress problem (isoparametric quadrilateral element) 12. Finite element method for plane stress problem (isoparametric triangular element) 13. Finite element method for plate bending problem (non-conforming rectangular plate bending element) 14. Finite element method for plate bending problem (isoparametric plate bending element) 15. Structural analysis and design Midterm exam (30%), final exam (50%), homework (20%)
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Essential textbook "Finite element method for structural analysis, Kyoritsu Shuppan, by Kitamura Mitsuru" Be careful as there is another book with similar title (different publisher and author).
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts
(More Details)	Textbooks (you should always bring them), handouts, Excel (you usually bring your PC)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students will deepen their understanding through exercises using Excel during the lectures. Homework assigned each lecture will serve as a review of that lesson.
Requirements	Full attendance is required. The finite element method is essential for evaluating the safety of structures, and this course aims to understand its basic theory and appropriate usage.
Grading Method	Your grade is evaluation based on midterm exams (30%), final exams (50%), and homework each time (20%). Students who score 60% or above will receive credits.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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