Table of Specifications: Principles of Structural Analysis and Design
Detailed breakdown of the PSAD board exam competencies, topics, and links to theory.
Principles of Structural Analysis and Design
| Competency | Weight | No. of Items | Type (No. of Items) | Topic Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ENGINEERING MECHANICS | ||||
| 1.1 Solve for the reactive forces on a body in static equilibrium. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies |
| 1.2 Compute the friction forces resisting motion of a body in equilibrium. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Friction |
| 1.3 Calculate the reactive forces on the non-coplanar force system. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies |
| 2 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS | ||||
| 2.1 Classify the different properties of materials affecting their load capacity. | 4% | 3 | Comprehension (3) | Simple Stress and Strain |
| 2.2 Calculate the stresses due to axial loads and flexure. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Axial Deformation |
| 2.3 Differentiate the stresses resulting from the deformation within the elastic limit. | 4% | 3 | Analysis (3) | Strain and Hooke's Law |
| 3 THEORY OF STRUCTURES | ||||
| 3.1 Compute the maximum reactions and deflections. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Deflection of Structures |
| 3.2 Calculate maximum and minimum loads and forces using influence lines for different loading conditions. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Influence Lines |
| 3.3 Distinguish the internal loadings (shear, moment and torsion) developed in the structural member. | 4% | 3 | Analysis (3) | Statically Determinate Structures |
| 3.4 Define the indeterminacy of the structure. | 4% | 3 | Knowledge (3) | Introduction to Structural Analysis |
| 3.5 Compute the maximum reactions with and without pattern loading. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Influence Lines |
| 3.6 Analyze the structure for maximum deflection, flexure, shear and torsion. | 4% | 3 | Analysis (3) | Statically Indeterminate Structures |
| 4 REINFORCED/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE | ||||
| 4.1 Compute the load capacity of concrete beams. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Beams: Flexure |
| 4.2 Design the flexural, shear and torsion reinforcements in concrete beams. | 4% | 3 | Evaluation (3) | Shear and Torsion |
| 4.3 Determine load capacity of concrete columns. | 4% | 3 | Synthesis (3) | Columns |
| 4.4 Design the flexural, shear and torsion reinforcements in columns. | 4% | 3 | Evaluation (3) | Columns |
| 4.5 Calculate the effects of prestressing in the member. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Prestressed Concrete |
| 5 STEEL BEAMS AND COLUMNS | ||||
| 5.1 Compute the load capacity of steel beams. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Beams: Flexure |
| 5.2 Calculate the load capacity of steel columns. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Compression Members |
| 5.3 Solve for the stresses in steel beams and columns due to eccentric loads. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Beam Columns |
| 6 JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS OF MEMBERS | ||||
| 6.1 Determine bolt loads and stresses. | 4% | 3 | Synthesis (3) | Bolted Connections |
| 6.2 Determine weld loads and stresses. | 4% | 3 | Synthesis (3) | Welded Connections |
| 7 FOOTINGS – ANALYSIS AND DESIGN | ||||
| 7.1 Design of spread footings | 4% | 3 | Evaluation (3) | Shallow Foundations |
| 7.2 Determine loads on piled foundations. | 4% | 3 | Synthesis (3) | Deep Foundations: Piles |
| 8 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING | ||||
| 8.1 Distinguish equipment and apparatus used in testing of construction materials and proportion concrete mixes. | 4% | 3 | Application (3) | Testing Standards |
| SUBTOTAL (STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS) | 100% | 75 | K(3), C(3), AP(39), AN(9), S(12), E(9) |