302779 (v.1) Structural Engineering 261


 

Area:Department of Civil Engineering
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:5.0
Lecture:1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):302775 (v.1) Structural Engineering 162 or any previous version
Syllabus:Theory and design concepts for slender struts. Approximate analysis of beams. Analysis of simple space frames using tension coefficient method. Slope deflection method and its application to beams. Moment distribution method and its application to beams.Virtual work theorems applied to deflections and analysis of indeterminate beams. Use of influence lines on statically determinate beam problems.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will acquire skills in understanding the structural behaviour of beams and appropriate methods of analysis and the structural behaviour of elastic columns. They will be competent in using the slope deflection and moment distribution methods on beam problems, in analyzing simple space frames, in using virtual work in beam analysis and in using influence lines on beam problems.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Kassimali, A., (1999), 'Structural Analysis', 2nd Edition, PWS Publishing Co., USA Laible, J.P., (1985), 'Structural Analysis', Holt-Saunders International West, H., (1989), 'Analysis of Structures', 2nd Edition, Wiley, New York Brohn, D., (1984), 'Understanding Structural Analysis', Granada, Great Britain Hsieh, Y.Y., (1988), 'Elementary Theory of Structures', Prentice Hall, USA Hibbeler, R.C., (1999), 'Structural Analysis', 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, USA
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: 2 x Assignment Portfolios 20%. Interim Test 20%. Structure Competition 10%. Final Exam 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
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2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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