ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL PLAIN FRAMES

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-module unit the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) Identify different types of plain frames
 * 2) Determine the magnitude and direction of the forces in plain frames
 * 3) Identify the methods for determination of forces in frames

Content
-lattice -warren -cantilevers -forces -struts -tie -graphical -tension coefficient -sections -joint resolution
 * Types of frames
 * Magnitude and direction
 * Methods

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-module unit the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) analyze member forces in the frames
 * 2) identify ties and struts
 * 3) calculate the forces in frames

Content
-Lattice
 * Types of frames

-Warren

-Cantilevers

-method of joint resolution
 * Methods of analyzing forces in frames

-method of sections

-method of tension coefficient types

-graphical methods

-vertical
 * Calculation of forces

-inclined

-horizontal

Competences

Ability to:
 * Calculate member forces
 * Determine struts and ties

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities •	Demonstrations •	Realia

Suggested Learning Resources

 * Materials

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Practical exercises