Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
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.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - 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) quizzes and exam. 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)
- Winthrop Professor Arcady Dyskin
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering specialisation)or Enrolment in 62570 Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering
or
Enrolment inBachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree and a WAM of at least 50and Successful completion of( 120 points)
and GENG2004 Solid Mechanics - Advisable prior study
- GENG2004 Solid Mechanics
or ENSC3004 Solid Mechanics
- 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.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.