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Analytical Modelling of Plate and Shell Structures: Part 1 - Plates
A practical guide to the analysis of circular and rectangular plates under load, from first principles.
After completing this course…
- You will have developed a deep ‘first principles’ understanding of plate-bending behaviour – critical for the safe application of finite element solutions.
- You will be comfortable using Python’s SymPy library to work with symbolic math and turn symbolic expressions into graphical representations of plate deflection.
- You will have developed tools and techniques for solving the governing differential equations and unlocking the flexural behaviour of the rectangular and circular plates.
- You will understand how to apply Navier’s solution to approximate the solution to the governing differential equation for rectangular plate bending. in your own analyses.
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Leverage the power of scripting and learn how to use Python to speed up your engineering workflows. Python beginner? No problem, learn by doing and start here
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Simulating crowd vibrations using the Duhamel Integral
In this Python mini-project, you’ll learn about the Duhamel Integral and how it can be used to simulate the dynamic response of a single degree of freedom system. We’ll discuss how to solve the integral and then write some Python code to implement our solution for any arbitrary loading. In the second half of this project, we’re going to use our Duhamel Integral solver to build a crowd loading simulation. This will allow us to simulate the vibration response of a footbridge to pedestrian traffic.
Building a Beam Deflection Calculator in Python
In this project, we’ll build a beam deflection calculator that can generate beam deflections by directly integrating the bending moment diagram. The technique we’ll use for calculating deflection in this project is not limited to statically determinate structures, although you will need a complete bending moment diagram to integrate. This project builds on our previous Shear Force and Bending Moment Calculator project. So at the end of this project, the final result will be a complete beam analysis code that calculates beam reactions, shear forces, bending moments and deflections.
Building a Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagram Calculator in Python
In this project we’re going to build a Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagram calculator using Python in the Jupyter Notebook development environment. Generating the shear force and bending moment diagram for a simple beam with anything other than basic loading can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Once you finish this project, you’ll have a calculator that can produce shear force and bending moment diagrams at the push of a button.
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As the others, this lecture course is excellent, clear, well built and with a lot of new functionalities. I love the way you explain and detail things progressively. The transition from 2D to 3D is not so complicated but it is relevant, and the fact you link Blender and Python is so useful. I am excited to begin this course applicated for beam elements in 3D 🙂 Thanks a lot for your great job, And have a nice day 🙂 Thomas
I think the course is very nice. Sean has great abilities to guide us, on how to do and understand, at the same time, structural analysis, and programming. And its the reason I’m here. Im a structural engineer by profession, I feel that the course could be closer to daily design life. I mean one simple point is to include self-weight in the structure, I already see there is an update covering this situation. And I congratulate Sean for making some updates because for me is important to build tools that I can use in my work. Keep going, Sean. I like how you organize the courses so I will start another one very soon. Lets go!!!!
This is the best online course I have found to date on complex engineering calculations. Seán has a thorough and well considered approach to sharing his knowledge of the art of structural engineering. I look forward to keeping an eye on his future material!
I studied moment distribution back in my college days in the early to mid sixties. The approach then was only about thirty years old, and it was taught differently. All ends got FEMs calculated using the both ends fixed formulas. Members having hinged ends got their stiffnesses reduced by a quarter, which changed distribution factors. I think I prefer using the propped cantilever approach as it seems to model the stucture more accurately. Also, sway of structures was not generally covered in undergraduate structures analysis courses. Your explanation of the subject and how to solve sway structures was very good. You also made me remember the power of the free body diagram. All in all, well done.
This is one of the most comprehensive courses I have taken.
There are many very helpful courses on Youtube as well as post secondary sources which I have found helpful.
However most -if not all - they lack the art of packaging the " made for dummies" approach with the complexity and full technical weight of a course such as " Analysis of Indeterminate Structures and the MDM"
Sean's ability to take something very complex and make it simple is unique. His use of sketches, CLEAR manner of speaking, REPETITION and logical development of a course is extraordinary.
I look forward to take more of his courses
This is an excellent course and it truly gives you a deep insight into the way a structure behaves on the application of external loads and you develop a great understanding of the Shear force and Bending moment diagrams which essentially are the tools used to analyse a structure completely. The concepts and problems taught in the course are very close to the real world examples and the instructor provides you with a lot of practical knowledge drawing on from his experience as a Structural Engineer. This course will truly make you fall in love with structures and provide you with a solid foundation to go on and become one of the best in the field of Structural Engineering.
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What I like about the course is that it is well divided into manageable parts. The course does require some previous knowledge (courses) and it will take some effort. But after that, I feel that it really is an addition to my set of skills as a civil engineer.
I loved it, it was very good, it will help me a lot Thank you!
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Very educative course! Very well explained with very good examples. The best!
Excellent course for all the professionals to understand the fundamentals before using the sophisticated Structural Analysis tools. As always, Dr Sean is exceptional at clearing the doubts, well before even you have them.
I studied mechanical engineering before and took vibration in four semesters. The lecturer does summarize vibration in a very systematic and interesting form. It is an excellent job.
Did not have a good level of understanding to dynamics and modeling, but this course helped me quite a bit. Amazingly presented !!!
I am really enjoying the course. It is well-structured with balancing theoretical background and practical implementation in Python codes. Fantastic.
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I am glad that I bought this course because he explains the concepts very well. I took Statics and Mechanics of Materials but it is good to review this stuff again.
Very clear exposition for anyone considering going into Structural Engineering
The explanations are clear. The learning curvature is accurate to my level of previous knowledge.
Good explanation and quality!
Very clear to understand the concept.
Instructor looks like he knows what he's talking about. Excellent information and engineering examples given here.
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Very helpful course in helping to understand the concepts before you attempt the calculations. This has helped me complete my reinforced concrete design project as I was struggling to understand the concepts discussed in the course initially.
Highly recommend this.
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I'm surprised with this course. It's making me more interested, fantastic!
Love this course!
I am already a graduate but this course is very useful for anyone.
Very happy to have completed this course and I feel more confident. The tutor explained clearly. Very good course if you want to understand the basics in structural analysis
Helpful and very informative.The course has actually encouraged me to choose Fundamental of Structure as one of the two confirmatory examination courses I will be writing in my coming Engineering qualification board examination. The lecture actually taught the course syllabus
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I have completed the course and I have really strengthened my basics.
I've just started my course. The tutor explains well and lectures are divided into short topics. That helps to understand the subject well without being boring.
It was a great experience
Excellent course, for aspiring engineers and those who want to remember structural analysis methods for indeterminate structures.
Very easy to understand, and doesn't teach too quickly.
The best tutor ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fantastic introduction to the whats, whens and whys of non-linear behavior. Most of the class is obviously about catenary behavior, but fundamental for understanding other non-linearities as well.
It looks like a well-prepared course combining the free programming language Python and free software for 3D modeling. A structural engineer must understand these tools to improve their design skills.
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The ability to understand how the finite element method works as well as combining this topic with programming, it is truly good to combine those 2 since FE is useless without programming. Also the instructor helps a lot with python so you do not sway and do not need to learn lots of stuff out of the given material.
I have reviewed a lot of things I learned when I was in Engineering School and I have learned to program it in Python and this is very precious for me => so thanks a lot for your work 🙂
Thorough explanation of the theory in parallel with its application through the use of Python
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The course is very well explained and is very easy to be understood. It is a very good start to deal with complex MDoF structures.
Another Excellent Course! Much appreciative of this class, I’ve been able to model other structures from the knowledge gained, using modal super positioning as well as direct integration.
Much respect for making this topic this easily explained!
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Amazing and easy explaination of the moment distribution method. I wanted to have him as my lecturer.
I was kinda struggling with some of the very basic ideas but seeing him break everything down helped so far a lot.
Course is still in progress, but so far, I can already see myself using just these basic concepts in real world applications.
It was very helpful and straight to the point. I will definitely recommend this course and Dr. Sean Carroll to people!
Clear enough in explanations, even for someone who has not basic skill in civil engineering, so far so good, thank you
Understanding the concepts provided in this course got me to a point where I can solve almost any statics fundamental problem. It seemed difficult at the beginning but after practicing for few hours, everything became easier and clear.
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I thought this course was excellent. I took it to gain a greater appreciation for the underlying mathematics/processes in structural analysis software and to understand how these can be applied in an automated way through python. Knocked it out of the park on both cases with very clear explanations, detailed notes, and plenty of examples. Thanks very much!
Dr Sean is an expert on this topic. I'am really so sorry that i have noticed his courses so late! I am civil engineer and master degree student in Computational Mechanics in Germany . And I can really say i would be very happy if i could become his Phd student. 🙂 I'am glad to take this course. Feel free to buy this course because its really worth it.
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LATEST COURSES
Analytical Modelling of Plate and Shell Structures: Part 1 - Plates
A practical guide to the analysis of circular and rectangular plates under load, from first principles.
After completing this course…
- You will have developed a deep ‘first principles’ understanding of plate-bending behaviour – critical for the safe application of finite element solutions.
- You will be comfortable using Python’s SymPy library to work with symbolic math and turn symbolic expressions into graphical representations of plate deflection.
- You will have developed tools and techniques for solving the governing differential equations and unlocking the flexural behaviour of the rectangular and circular plates.
- You will understand how to apply Navier’s solution to approximate the solution to the governing differential equation for rectangular plate bending. in your own analyses.
Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2
An introduction to ultimate limit state design for bending and shear
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After completing this course…
- You will be able to determine design actions using the Eurocodes Basis of Structural Design (EC0) and Actions on Structures (EC1).
- You will understand balanced section design and how to analyse and safely design singly and doubly reinforced concrete sections.
- You will understand how to apply the Variable Strut Inclination Method for shear reinforcement design.
- You will have developed your own reinforced concrete design codes in Python (the Python pathway is optional in this course).
Modelling and Analysis of Non-linear Cablenet Structures using Python and Blender
Learn how to combine parametric modelling, exploratory form-finding and iterative analysis techniques to simulate the behaviour of tensile structures.
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After completing this course…
- You will understand how the behaviour of lightweight tensile structures leads to geometric non-linearity.
- You will be able to apply an iterative Newton-Raphson technique to solve for the non-linear behaviour of 3D cablenet structures.
- You will be able to apply parametric modelling and simulation-based form finding techniques to generate cablenet geometry.
- You will have developed a complete modelling, analysis and visualisation workflow for exploring these elegant yet complex structures.
Non-linear finite element analysis of 2D catenary & cable structures using Python
Build an iterative solution toolbox to analyse structures that exhibit geometric non-linearity due to large deflections.
After completing this course…
- You will understand the concept of geometric non-linearity and when it should be considered.
- You will understand how to modify the axially loaded element stiffness matrix to account for large deflections and changes in geometry.
- You will have implemented a Newton-Raphson iterative solution algorithm that seeks to converge on the deformed state of the structure.
- You will have a workflow that leverages open-source modelling tools in Blender to quickly generate the initial structural geometry.
Multi-Degree of Freedom Dynamics, Modal Analysis and Seismic Response Simulation in Python
Build the knowledge and tools to decode the dynamic response of real-world structures to real-world loads.
After completing this course…
- You will have a deep understanding of the solution strategies employed for linear and non-linear MDoF analysis.
- You will be able to model the influence of earthquake-induced ground motion and other dynamic loads on multi-storey structures.
- You will develop numerical tools to solve the coupled equations of motion.
- You will understand the role of modal decomposition in uncoupling the equations of motion and identifying the underlying dynamic characteristics of multi-degree of freedom systems.
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YOUR TUTOR
Hi, I’m Seán, the founder and lead tutor at DegreeTutors.com. Before turning all my attention to DegreeTutors, I spent 10 years teaching students about engineering analysis and design at the University of Exeter, Warwick University and The University of Nottingham. I’m a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
DegreeTutors is designed to support students and construction industry professionals to enhance their engineering analysis and design skills. Whether you want to sharpen up on the basics of constructing shear and moment diagrams or want to better understand how to analyse complex, indeterminate structures (with or without a computer), by taking courses with me on DegreeTutors, you’ll build the knowledge and skills you need.
If you’re interested in leveraging the power of Python programming to supercharge your analysis and design, then this is also the place for you…whether you’re brand new to programming or already proficient.
Dr Seán Carroll B.Eng (Hons), M.Sc, Ph.D, CEng MIEI, FHEA
Founder of DegreeTutors.com
