49132 Stability of Structures

Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

The behaviour of slender members subjected to compression and/or flexure is examined in this subject. Factors which contribute to the onset of buckling in single members and slender frames are analysed to develop an understanding of the nonlinear behaviour and stability of structures. Topics include: nonlinear response and stability of rigid-bar/spring systems, beam-columns, flexural-torsional behaviour of thin-walled members, second order elastic analysis of plane frames and inelastic buckling of columns. In addition, students learn how to assess the stability of practical frames using computer-based methods of analysis.

Assessment: Continuous assessment (35 per cent), informal final examination (65 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
This subject is offered in even years only; it will next be offered in 2008.