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302800 (v.1) Structural Engineering 461
Area: | Department of Civil Engineering |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302788 (v.1) Structural Analysis 365 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Concepts of elasticity in two and three dimensional continua. Finite element method - introduction, application of stiffness method, matrix solution techniques. Basic assumption of displacement function, elements for 2D plane stress and plain strain, modelling techniques, structural applications. Beyond the Basics - dynamics and nonlinearity. Use of commercial software for finite element analysis. Instability - the theory of buckling. Buckling of columns, frames and plates. Imperfections and restraints.;; |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have an understanding of the theory of elasticity for solid bodies and of the buckling behaviour of structures. They will be introduced to the finite element method and shall establish basic proficiency in its application via commercial software to structural problems. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Laible, J. P., 1985, 'Structural Analysis', Holt-Saunders International Cook, R. D., et al, 1989, 'Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis' 3rd Edition, Wiley, New York Zienkiewicz, O. C., 1977, 'The Finite Element Method' 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, London Desai, C. S. and Abel, J. F., 1972, 'Introduction to the Finite Element Method', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York Logan, D. L., 1986, 'A First Course in the Finite Element Method', PWS Publishers, Boston Rao, S. S., 1989, 'The Finite Element Method in Engineering' 2nd Edition, Pergamon Press, Oxford |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Buckling assignment 5%, Elasticity assignment 5%, Finite Element Analysis assignment 30%, Examination 60% |
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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