Subject description

Ultimate load analysis of beams, plates, slabs and frames in steel and concrete. Column buckling. Shear centre and unsymmetrical bending. Introduction to structural dynamics. Other advanced structural analysis and design methods.


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 & 2 hrs tutorial

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Understand the structural behaviour of more complex structural systems subject to static forces..
2.
Understand the response of simple structures to dynamic forces.
3.
Gain experience in testing structural elements and simple systems.
4.
Carry out laboratory tests and interpret results.

Assessment details

In-class quizzes

Laboratory Reports

Mid-session exam

End-of-session 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

No prescribed textbooks for this subject.

Contact details

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