Subject description
Statically determinate and indeterminate trusses, beams and frames. Deflection of trusses, beams and frames. Structural analysis methods, for example: flexibility, stiffness methods, slope deflection and moment distribution. Influence lines.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hrs lecture and 2 hrs tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Analyse simple truss and frame structures for internal actions.
2.
Recognise statically determinate and indeterminate structural systems.
3.
Appreciate how the analytical methods can be applied in the design process in later subjects.
Assessment details
Quizzes
Projects
Final Exam
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
Hibbeler, R.C. "Structural Analysis", Prentice-Hall Int., SI 9th Ed. 2016. Library cat No. 624.171/136