STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 1
CIV3SD1
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The objective of this subject is to provide the fundamental principles and methods of structural analysis applied to both determinate and indeterminate structures such as trusses, beams, columns and frames. Commonly used structural analysis methods such as the force method, stiffness method, slope-deflection method, moment distribution method and the principle of virtual work method will be introduced. Engineering Australia Stage 1 competencies covered in this subject are 1.3, 2.2 and 2.3 (see Intended Learning Outcomes for details).
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Tai Thai
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (EMS1MS or CIV2MS) and MAT1CDE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CIV2ST1
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Structural Analysis: Principles, Methods and Modelling | Prescribed | Ranzi, G., Gilbert R., 2014 | CRC Press |
| Readings | Structural Analysis | Prescribed | Hibbeler, R.C., 2016 (9th ed in SI) | Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply structural analysis principles to solve for reactions and member forces. EA stage 1 competencies covered include: 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Activities:
- Methodologies introduced in the lectures are practiced in the workshops. Students are required to demonstrate competency in solving practice problems and exam questions.
02. Apply the force method to calculate member forces in indeterminate beams, trusses and frames. EA stage 1 competencies covered include: 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Activities:
- Methodologies introduced in the lectures are practiced in the workshop.
03. Apply the displacement method to calculate member forces in beams and frames. EA stage 1 competencies covered include: 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Activities:
- Two displacement methods are introduced: slope-deflection method and moment distribution method. Students are required to practice in the workshop.
04. Apply the stiffness method to beam, truss and frame structures. EA stage 1 competencies covered include: 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Activities:
- Analyzing beam, truss and frame structures using stiffness method. Students are required to demonstrate competency in solving practice problems.
05. Apply the principle of virtual work method to calculate the deflections of beams and trusses. EA stage 1 competencies covered include: 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- Activities:
- Calculate deflection of beams and trusses using the principle of virtual work. Students are required to practise in workshop to solve practice problems.
06. Calculate failure loads of beam-columns due to buckling and yield. EA stage 1 competencies covered include: 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. 2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
- Activities:
- Apply the Euler's buckling formulation to beam-columns.
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tai Thai
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual assignments (equivalent to 1000 words each) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Two short quizzes (equivalent to 250 words each) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tai Thai
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual assignments (equivalent to 1000 words each) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Two short quizzes (equivalent to 250 words each) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |