C&ENVENG 7058 - Structural Mechanics
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code C&ENVENG 7058 Course Structural Mechanics Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 48 hours lectures, tutorials Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Assumed Knowledge Strength of Materials Restrictions available to GDip Eng(Civil & Structural) and MEng(Civil & Structural) students only Assessment coursework, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Terry Bennett
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Identify points of certainty regarding a structures deformation / rotation to qualitatively construct shear force and bending moment diagrams for both statically determinate and indeterminate structures. 2 Formulate the direct stiffness method and create a computer program to solve truss problems. 3 Use a professional structural analysis package based on the direct stiffness method and use sound engineering judgement to assess the accuracy of the assumptions made and results obtained. 4 Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the deflections of truss, beam and frame structures. 5 Employ the principles of virtual work and compatibility to evaluate the internal forces and deflections of truss, beam and frame structures. 6 Demonstrate the analysis of both sway and no-sway frame structures using the Slope-Deflection equations. 7 Construct Influence Diagrams and equations to characterise how the positioning of live loading will affect the reactions, shear forces and/or bending moment at a given point on a structure.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.2 2.3
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-7 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Lecture Slides (Power Point): To be available on MyUni.Matrix structural analysis course notes and computer laboratory exercise tutorial sheets will be provided on MyUni.Computer
Software (Autodesk - Robot Structural Analysis), available in the computer lab. Students can also obtain a personal copy by registering
with Autodesk.Recommended Resources
Text Book: Structural Analysis, R.C. Hibbeler, Pearson Education (Available in UniBook).Online Learning
Apart from using MyUni for uploading lecture slides (power point), it will be used for posting homework assignments and their solutions, the details of the group project, and some study materials (e.g. assignments, question papers) of previous years. MyUni will also be used
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Out of 4 sessions/hours per week assigned for lectures (please see the Course Planner), 3 hours will used for formal course lectures (except 1 session for a quiz of 1 hour duration) and 1 hour for the tutorial. The tutorial sessions will be used to help students individually or in small groups in homework assignments, general understanding of theories and solving problems. Moreover, tutors will be available on other days (1 hour per day) for additional consultations.
You will also be attending the computer practical session - 1 hour per week.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In addition to 3 hours of lectures, 1 hour of tutorial and 1 hour of computer practical in a week, students are expected to spend
approximately 4 to 5 hours for studying lecture materials, practice examples, solving homework problems and working on the group project.Learning Activities Summary
Week 1: Introduction and Qualitative Structural analysis
Week 2: Computer based Structural Analysis
Week 3: Computer based Structural Analysis
Week 4: Deflection of Beams using Integration Method
Week 5: Energy Method for Deflection of Structures (Castigliano’s Therem)
Week 6: Energy Method for Deflection of Structures (Unit Load Method)
Week 7: Force Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures
Week 8: Displacement Method – Slope Deflection Method
Week 9: Displacement Method – Slope Deflection Method
Week 10: Displacement Method – Moment Distribution Method
Week 11: Displacement Method – Moment Distribution Method
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes tutorial questions 0 Individual Formative weeks 2-12 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. summative assessments 20 Individual Summative weeks 2-12 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. Computer analysis project 20 Group Summative week 12 3. 4. Written exam 60 Individual Summative min 40% 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.Assessment Related Requirements
The details will be provided during lectures.Assessment Detail
The details will be provided during lectures.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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