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Course Team
Karu Karunasena
Sourish Banerjee
Summary
These days the analyses of most structures are carried out with the aid of computer programs based on the stiffness method or so-called matrix method of structural analysis. Stiffness method is a subset of the more general analysis method called the finite element method. Engineers cannot simply rely on the … For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis subject is intended to provide students with a clear and thorough understanding of how to idealise and analyse simple structures such as trusses, beams and frames. The course materials in this subject are presented starting with classical methods and then gradually leading up to the stiffness method and the more general finite element method.
Requisites
Course Pre-requisites
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Offerings
Trimester 1
OL-TWMBA-TR1
ON-SPRNG-TR1
ON-TWMBA-TR1
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
identify, formulate and solve structural engineering problems;
2.
analyse forces in statically determinate trusses, beams, frames, cables and arches;
3.
calculate deflections using classical methods;
4.
analyse forces in statically indeterminate structures by the force method;
5.
determine displacements and forces in statically determinate or indeterminate beams and frames using the displacement methods of analysis;
6.
solve a variety of truss, beam and frame problems using the stiffness method;
7.
use structural analysis software packages to solve truss, beam and frame problems;
8.
understand the fundamentals of the finite element method;
9.
model and analyse a given structure and check results.
Topics
Review of statics
Analysis of statically determinate trusses, beams, frames, cables and arches
Deflections using double integration, moment-area, conjugate beam and virtual work methods
Analysis of statically indeterminate beams, frames and trusses by the force method
Displacement method of analysis: Slope deflection equations and moment distribution method
Truss analysis using … For more content click the Read More button below.
Beam analysis using the stiffness method - computer applications
Frame analysis the stiffness method - computer applications
Introduction to the finite element method
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.