48349 Structural Analysis
6cp; 4hpw, on campusRequisite(s): 48331 Mechanics of Solids AND 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2
Anti-requisite(s): 48342 Structural Behaviour and Design
Fields of practice: Civil Engineering program
Undergraduate
Description
This subject covers classical theory of structures and its application in the analysis of load-bearing structures such as residential buildings, bridges or industrial enclosures. Students learn to analyse the response of linear elastic structures under the actions of mechanical loads as well as actions resulting from environmental effects such as temperature changes and foundation settlements. Topics covered include computing deformations in plane frames using the principle of virtual work, identifying stable and unstable structural systems, the analysis of statically indeterminate structures using both the force method and the moment distribution method. In all topics students communicate analysis procedures and results by using free-body diagrams and internal action diagrams as expected in structural engineering practice. Furthermore, students learn how to qualitatively predict structural behavior by deriving the deformed shape, support reactions and diagrams showing the distribution of internal forces. The concepts developed in this subject are an essential foundation for subsequent structural design subjects, such as 48353 Concrete Design and 48366 Steel and Timber Design.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
Spring session, City campus
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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