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Unit Overview

Description

This unit provides an introduction to the analysis of two-dimensional determinate and indeterminate beam, truss and frame structures under the actions of external loading, thermal loading, prescribed displacements, the force (flexibility) and displacement (stiffness) methods, and the matrix stiffness method. Focus is on the elastic behaviour of structures.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) successfully complete teamwork; (2) communicate the results of an analysis by constructing bending moment, shear force and axial force diagrams; (3) document calculations; (4) understand the role of analysis in the design process; (5) analyse statically determinate and indeterminate bars, trusses, beams and rigid jointed frames; (6) analyse beams and rigid jointed frames with internal hinges; (7) analyse trusses, beams and rigid jointed frames under the action of thermal loading; (8) include shear deformation in the analysis of beams and rigid jointed frames; (9) include prescribed displacements in the analysis of trusses, beams and rigid jointed frames; and (10) understand how two-dimensional analysis procedures may be extended to three-dimensions.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) continual coursework assessment; (2) a mid-semester examination; and (3) a final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr James Doherty
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science
and Successful completion of
level 1 18 points
and level 2 Unit(s) including ENSC1002 Material Behaviour from Atoms to Bridges
or ENSC2004 Engineering Mechanics
and MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
or MATX1011 Multivariable Calculus
Incompatibility
CIVL2008 Structural Analysis
Contact hours
lectures: 4 hours per week
practical classes: 2 hours per week
consultation: by appointment
Note
Enrolled students can access unit materials via the LMS (Learning Management System).
Texts

All notes are provided.

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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.