Introduction

The various specialisations within Civil engineering involve lengthy and complicated calculations that are prone to human error. The aim of this class is to help the student simplify the routine calculation by using simple spreadsheet applications and focus more on the design aspect.

The software package being used is 'Microsoft Excel 2003' the operating system being 'Microsoft XP'.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Design of singly and doubly reinforced RCC section
2. Design of circular sewer
3. Analysis of continuous beams by stiffness method
4. Analysis of plane truss by stiffness method
5. Deflection of simply supported beams using finite difference method
6. Finite difference solution for equation of one dimensional consolidation
7. Finite difference approach for solution of Laplace equation
8. Determination of pressure bulb underneath a footing using Boussinesq's equation
9. Selection of optimal pipe diameter for turbulent flow
10. Introduction to STAAD pro - Analysis of simple problems

Solution to simple problems of structural analysis using MS-Excel.