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302788 (v.1) Structural Analysis 365
Area: | Department of Civil Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302783 (v.1) Civil and Structural Analysis 262 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Structural Analysis - Revision of concepts, stiffness, flexibility, indeterminate structures, bending moments, matrix operations. Approximate methods of analysis. Application software - Multiframe, microSTRAN, Spacegass and others. Stiffness and flexibility matrices for individual members. Stiffness method - procedure. Stiffness method - applied to trusses, beams and frames. Flexibility method - procedure and concepts, applied to trusses, beams and frames. Self straining of structures. Stress analysis - introduction to tensor analysis using the stress and strain tensors. Deformation analysis. Structural dynamics (vibration). Case Studies of analytical problems and engineering failures. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have an understanding of the matrix methods of Structural Analysis and their use in computer software. They will also gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between the stress and strain concepts in Structural Analysis and concepts related to dynamics of structures including the use of computer programs. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Laible, J. P., 1985, 'Structural Analysis', Holt-Saunders International Balfour J. A. D., 1986, 'Computer Analysis of Structural Frameworks, Collins West, H., 1989, 'Analysis of Structures' 2nd Edition, Wiley, New York Brohn, D., 1984, 'Understanding Structural Analysis', Granada, UK Ghali, A. and Neville, A. M., 1978, 'Structural Analysis - A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach', Chapman and Hall, London Gordon, J. E., 1986, 'Structures', Penguin, England Marshall and Nelson, 1990, 'Structures' 3rd Edition, Longman Scientific and Technical, England |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Structural Analysis - Assignments 20%, Exam 40% Stress Analysis - Assignments 20%, Exam 20% |
Field of Education: | 30900 Civil Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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