Unit Code:	CIV4ST3
Unit Short Title:	STRUCTURES 3
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	In this unit there is a focus on elasticity theory as a basis for analysing structures and the use of finite elements for obtaining approximate solutions is covered. It discusses the theoretical underpinnings of standard structural theories, including dynamics. The unit also introduces the key concepts of the finite element method and how it is implemented and used in practice.
Prerequisites:	CIV3ST2
Class Requirements:	three 1-hour lectures and two 1-hour tutorials per week.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 3-hour examination	70
6 assignments (calculation-based) each equivalent to 250 words	30

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity	Ugural, A.	4th ed.Pearson Education
Prescribed	Fundamental finite element analysis and applications	Bhatti, M, 2005	Wiley
Prescribed	Structural Analysis	Ghali, A	5th ed. Routledge

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   02-MAR-09   05-JUN-09	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Professor	Joe	Petrolito	BENDIGO	Y