49132 Stability of Structures

6cp; 3hpw; availability: all courses
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.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr A Saleh

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.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49132.htm

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.