302800 (v.1) Structural Engineering 461


Area:

Department of Civil Engineering

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

302788 (v.1) Structural Analysis 365 or any previous version
 

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.;;
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

30900 Civil Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Miri Sarawak 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