1.571 Structural Analysis and Control, Spring 2004
Graph illustrating curvilinear formulation, excerpted from section 2 of the
course notes. (Image courtesy of OCW.)
Highlights of this Course
This course site features lecture notes, as well as a
downloadable version of
Analysis of Structural Member Systems, a classic textbook written by Prof. Jerome Connor.
Course Description
This course uses computer-based methods for the analysis of large-scale structural systems. Topics covered include: modeling strategies for complex structures; application to tall buildings, cable-stayed bridges, and tension structures; introduction to the theory of active structural control; design of classical feedback control systems for civil structures; and simulation studies using customized computer software.