Unit of Study CIVL3002 Analysis and Computer Modelling of Structures (2024)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Enrolment information

Students require a sound knowledge of mechanics.

Unit description

Presents the principles necessary to analyse complex structural behaviour. Compatibility and equilibrium methods to analyse indeterminate structures are introduced, in addition to approximate methods of analysis for verification purposes. Computer modelling techniques for the analysis of structures are also covered.

Unit content

Introduction and Revision of Structural Mechanics Concepts
Determinate and Indeterminate Structures
Approximate Methods of Analysis
Compatibility Methods of Analysis
Equilibrium Methods of Analysis
Computer Modelling of Structures
Influence Lines

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Lismore	Term1	Term1
Online	Term1	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of complex structural behaviour including the effects of stiffness/flexibility, determinacy and indeterminacy

apply approximate analysis methods to develop order of magnitude estimations of structural actions

analyse complex structures by hand using established engineering analysis methods such as compatibility and equilibrium methods

analyse complex structures using computer modelling techniques.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Calculations	30%
Quiz	30%
Report	40%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Calculations	30%
Quiz	30%
Report	40%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

Hibbeler, RC, 2011, Structural Analysis, 8th edn in SI Units, Pearson Education, Singapore. ISBN: 9789810687137 (OUT OF PRINT).
In order to develop a much deeper appreciation of the lecture material, you are strongly encouraged to acquire a copy of one the reference texts: Hibbeler, RC, 2016, Structural Analysis, 9th edn in SI Units, Pearson Higher Education, Singapore. ISBN: 9781292089461 (Lecture notes are based on this version of the text).

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

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