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

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.;;

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.

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:

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

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Buckling assignment 5%, Elasticity assignment 5%, Finite Element Analysis assignment 30%, Examination 60%

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y