Explore advanced structural stability principles, focusing on beam-column analysis and design methods for optimal load-bearing performance.
Explore advanced structural stability principles, focusing on beam-column analysis and design methods for optimal load-bearing performance.
This advanced engineering course provides comprehensive coverage of structural stability analysis and design principles. Led by an experienced researcher, the course focuses on buckling analysis and its practical applications in structural member design. Students explore governing differential equations, inelastic buckling behavior, and modern design approaches for columns and beams. The curriculum combines theoretical foundations with practical design scenarios, preparing students for real-world structural engineering challenges.
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What you'll learn
Master theoretical principles of beam and column element behavior
Understand the derivation and application of code equations for design
Analyze inelastic buckling behavior in structural members
Apply modern design methods for beam and column stability
Evaluate effects of geometric imperfections and residual stresses
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There are 5 modules in this course
This specialized course delves into the critical aspects of structural stability and member design. The curriculum covers comprehensive analysis of buckling phenomena in structural elements, particularly focusing on beam and column behavior. Students learn both theoretical foundations and practical applications, including modern design approaches and code requirements. The course emphasizes understanding governing differential equations and their application to real-world design scenarios.
Inelastic Buckling of Columns
Module 1
Column Inelastic Buckling Continued
Module 2
Column Design
Module 3
Beam Buckling
Module 4
Beam Design
Module 5
Fee Structure
Instructors
Pioneering Structural Engineering and Nuclear Safety Expert
Amit Varma, the Karl H. Kettelhut Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Bowen Laboratory at Purdue University, has established himself as a leading authority in steel-concrete composite structures through his groundbreaking research and innovations. After earning his BS from IIT-Bombay (1994), MS from the University of Oklahoma (1996), and PhD from Lehigh University (2001), he has dedicated over two decades to advancing structural engineering, particularly in extreme loading conditions. His fundamental research in steel-concrete composite structures has revolutionized the field, leading to the development of critical design provisions that are now incorporated into major AISC specifications governing building and nuclear facility construction worldwide. His expertise spans seismic behavior, fire resistance, blast protection, and missile impact loading, with his research directly influencing the design and construction standards for safety-related nuclear facilities and commercial buildings across the globe. His exceptional contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the AISC Special Achievement Award (2017, 2020) and the ASCE Shortridge Hardesty Award (2019), while his leadership roles in key industry committees continue to shape the future of structural engineering standards
Innovative Composite Wall Systems Researcher
Morgan Broberg is a doctoral fellow in Civil Engineering at Purdue University, working under the mentorship of Professor Amit Varma, where she specializes in the behavior, analysis, and design of composite plate shear walls and concrete-filled steel (C-PSW/CF) systems. Her significant research contributions, particularly in developing R factors for coupled C-PSW/CF walls, are being considered for incorporation into major industry specifications including ASCE7, AISC341, and AISC360. Her current work involves collaborating with research colleagues to develop a comprehensive AISC design guide for C-PSW walls, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with practical engineering applications
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