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.