civ5dsd design for structural dynamics
DESIGN FOR STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
CIV5DSD
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the essential skills for undertaking dynamic analysis for various structural types and systems. Utilizing hand calculations evaluated by commercial computational packages, you will gain the ability to conduct efficient structural dynamics modelling and analysis resulting in more economic and sustainable designs attempted for construction. Upon successful completion of this subject, you will be prepared to undertake professional structural design against earthquake or transient loading types as a graduate engineer under the supervision of a chartered engineer.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMENC, SMENCB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Dynamics of Structures Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAnil K. Chopra
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPearson Education Limited
ISBNN/A
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Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHaider Al Abadi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two assignments (equivalent to 1,500 words each, 3,000-word total) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |