Unit details
CIVL5501 Structural Dynamics
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) | Availability | Location | Mode |
|---|
| Semester 2 | UWA (Perth) | Face to face |
- Content
- The objective of this unit is to provide an introduction to dynamic structural response analysis of single degree of freedom (SDOF) and multiple degree of freedom (MDOF) structures to earthquake, blast, wave and man-made dynamic loads. Topics include the free-vibration analysis; vibration frequency and mode shape; damping of structures; harmonic, periodic and arbitrary dynamic loads; estimation of blast, earthquake, wave and man-made dynamic loads on structures; design of structures against these dynamic loads; discussions of the Australian Seismic Loading Code (AS1170.4 2007); discussions on blast-resistant design according to TM5-1300, P-I curve, and man-made (traffic, blasting, soil compacting and pile-driving) ground vibrations and their effects on structures. Students are expected to develop the ability to apply knowledge of fundamental theory of structural dynamics to dynamic structural response analysis and design; achieve technical competence and practical skills in structural dynamics; and undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
- Outcomes
- Students are able to (1) work effectively in teams; (2) communicate effectively in written technical reports; (3) communicate effectively in an oral presentation; (4) discuss the evolution of the discipline including its history, philosophy and theorising (theories, analysis and evolution of design practice); (5) apply creative thinking and approaches; (6) discuss new developments in the discipline, carry out independent search and evaluate relevant information; (7) demonstrate critical thinking and information literacy; (8) utilise skills in problem identification, formulation and solution; (9) idealise a real structure to a SDOF or a MDOF system; (10) determine the vibration frequencies, mode shapes and damping, and perform modal decomposition and superposition analysis; (11) solve dynamic structural response to harmonic, impulsive and arbitrary loads; (12) design isolation systems to mitigate vibrations; (13) estimate blast, earthquake and wave loads; and (14) analyse and design structures to resist blast and earthquake loads.
- Assessment
- Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments; (2) presentation; and (3) a final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is only available in this unit in the case of a student who has obtained a mark of 45 to 49 and is currently enrolled in this unit, and it is the only remaining unit that the student must pass in order to complete their course.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Winthrop Professor Arcady Dyskin
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites:
- enrolment in the Master of Professional Engineering (MPE) (Civil Engineering specialisation); for pre-2012 courses: CIVL3110 Structural Analysis
or
ENSC3008 Structural Analysis
- Advisable prior study:
- ENSC3004 Solid Mechanics
- Incompatibility:
- CIVL4110 Structural Dynamics
- Contact hours
- lectures: 39 hours; practical classes: 26 hours
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Books and other material wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary reading', 'Recommended reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. Where texts are listed in the unit description above, an asterisk (*) indicates that the book is available in paperback.