About this course
Structural Analysis & Design Internship Program: 6-Week Structured Learning and Experience
Introduction
Structural Analysis & Design is the backbone of safe, functional, and efficient construction. This internship introduces fundamental principles and practical applications of structural engineering, including analysis of beams, trusses, columns, and modern tools like FEA. Participants will explore key concepts like stress-strain, structural stability, reinforced concrete, and seismic analysis. The program culminates in a case study of a real-world structural failure, integrating theoretical knowledge and critical thinking.
This internship is ideal for aspiring civil engineers, structural analysts, and architecture students aiming to understand the mechanics and design principles behind modern infrastructure.
Program Highlights
Week 1: Fundamentals of Structural Engineering
• Introduction to Structural Engineering: Research and write a report on the fundamentals of structural engineering and its importance in construction.
o Outcome: A 500-word report explaining key concepts, history, and real-world applications.
• Types of Structures: Create a comparative study of different types of structures (frame, shell, truss, arch, etc.).
o Outcome: A 5-slide presentation summarizing types, features, and use cases.
• Loads in Structural Analysis: Identify and explain different types of loads acting on structures (dead load, live load, wind load, seismic load).
o Outcome: A detailed table categorizing each load with examples.
Week 2: Material Behavior and Beam/Truss Analysis
• Stress, Strain, and Elasticity: Study and explain the concepts of stress, strain, and elasticity in materials.
o Outcome: A 400-word report with equations and real-world applications.
• Analysis of Beams: Solve numerical problems to determine bending moments and shear forces in beams (simply supported and cantilever).
o Outcome: A set of solved examples with diagrams and calculations.
• Analysis of Trusses: Apply the method of joints and sections to analyze a truss structure.
o Outcome: A step-by-step solution with force calculations for a given truss.
Week 3: Advanced Structural Analysis Techniques
• Moment Distribution Method: Solve a continuous beam problem using the moment distribution method.
o Outcome: A set of calculations and a moment diagram.
• Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Research and summarize the basics of FEA in structural engineering.
o Outcome: A 500-word report explaining FEA principles and applications.
• Analysis of Columns and Struts: Study different types of columns and solve Euler’s buckling formula problems.
o Outcome: A solved example with calculations and diagrams.
Week 4: Structural Stability, RCC & Steel Design
• Structural Stability and Determinacy: Determine the stability and determinacy of different structural systems.
o Outcome: A report with solved problems and examples.
• Influence Line Diagrams (ILDs): Construct ILDs for reactions, shear force, and bending moment in beams.
o Outcome: A step-by-step solution with diagrams.
• Introduction to RCC: Research and write about the basics of Reinforced Concrete Construction and its advantages.
o Outcome: A 500-word report explaining RCC components and uses.
• Steel Structure Design Basics: Study the properties of structural steel and its application in construction.
o Outcome: A technical report with material properties and design considerations.
Week 5: Foundation, Seismic, and Specialized Design
• Foundation Design: Compare shallow and deep foundations and their suitability.
o Outcome: A table summarizing foundation types, advantages, and applications.
• Seismic Analysis of Structures: Research how seismic forces affect buildings and design for earthquake resistance.
o Outcome: A 5-slide presentation explaining seismic effects and mitigation techniques.
• Retaining Wall Design Basics: Understand retaining wall stability conditions and perform stability checks.
o Outcome: A set of calculations and a retaining wall diagram.
• Bridge Design and Analysis: Study different types of bridges and their structural components.
o Outcome: A comparative report with case studies of famous bridges.
Week 6: Software Tools, Prestressing, and Capstone
• Software Tools in Structural Engineering: Explore STAAD.Pro, ETABS, or SAP2000.
o Outcome: A demonstration report with screenshots of a basic structural model.
• Prestressed Concrete Structures: Study the concept of prestressing and its advantages.
o Outcome: A 400-word report explaining prestressing techniques with examples.
• Case Study on Structural Failures: Analyze a real-world failure (bridge collapse, building, etc.) and identify causes.
o Outcome: A case study report with failure analysis and lessons learned.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of this internship, participants will:
• Understand core principles of structural analysis and design.
• Perform calculations on beams, trusses, columns, and retaining walls.
• Analyze structural stability, determinacy, and loading.
• Gain familiarity with RCC, steel design, and foundation systems.
• Use structural analysis tools like STAAD.Pro or ETABS.
• Appreciate modern challenges like seismic effects and structural failures.
• Present a case study applying learned concepts to a real-world failure scenario.
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To understand the fundamental role of structural engineering in construction by exploring key principles, historical developments, and real-world applications.
To explore and compare different types of structures used in construction, analyzing their characteristics, advantages, and applications.
To identify and classify different types of loads acting on structures and understand their effects.
To understand the fundamental concepts of stress, strain, and elasticity in materials used in structural engineering.
To analyze the behavior of simply supported and cantilever beams under different loading conditions.
To analyze truss structures using the method of joints and method of sections to determine internal forces.
To understand and apply the moment distribution method for solving continuous beam problems.
To gain an understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its role in modern structural engineering.
To study different types of columns and apply Euler’s column buckling formula to structural stability problems.
To determine the stability and determinacy of different structural systems using mathematical and graphical methods.
To understand and construct Influence Line Diagrams (ILDs) for reactions, shear force, and bending moments in beams.
To understand the fundamentals of Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) and its advantages in modern construction.
To study the properties of structural steel and its application in construction projects.
To compare different types of foundations and analyze their suitability for various structures.
To study how seismic forces affect buildings and explore structural design techniques for earthquake resistance.
To understand the stability conditions of retaining walls and perform basic stability checks for different soil conditions.
To study different types of bridges and analyze their structural components and design principles.
To explore structural analysis software like STAAD.Pro, ETABS, or SAP2000 and understand their applications.
To understand the concept of prestressing in concrete structures and its advantages over conventional concrete.
To analyze a real-world structural failure and understand the causes, consequences, and lessons learned.
