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308865 Structural Analysis 267 Bentley Campus 03 Mar 2013 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present.
Syllabus
Statically Determinate Structures: Introduction, Revision of concepts (actions, free body diagrams, shear and bending moment). Stress and Strain, Compatibility of Deformations, Superposition. Deflection: double integration, moment area methods, virtual work. Statically Indeterminate Structures: Concepts, Equilibrium and compatibility. Development of slope deflection equations and application to beams. Development of moment distribution equations and application to beams.
Introduction
This unit presents the theory and application of structural analysis as applied to trusses and statically determinate and indeterminate beams . It emphasizes the skills of modelling and analyzing structures in response to loading applications. The methods presented are regarded as classical methods of analysis, that is, methods not requiring the use of computers to solve, highlighting the need to develop an understanding of structural behavior.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students can: 1 Apply key concepts of stiffness and strength, equilibrium and compatibility to the analysis of structures 2 Discern the appropriate analysis technique or concepts to quantify and compare key structural responses 3 Effectively communicate structural analysis concepts and applications Graduate Attributes addressed
Thinking skills
(use analytical skills to solve problems)
Information skills
(confidence to investigate new ideas)
Professional Skills
(work independently and as a team) (plan own work)
Find out more about Curtin's Graduate attributes at the Office of Teaching & Learning website: otl.curtin.edu.au
Learning Activities
Lectures in this unit present the theory and application of structural analysis as applied to statically determinate and indeterminate beams and determinate trusses. Lectures are a mixture of theory and illustrative examples. Lecture resources must be supplemented by the student from the essential learning resources which can provide numerous examples, modeled solutions, simulations and more detailed notes on the theory of analysis. The skills of applying theory to model and analyse structures in response to loading applications, and communicate the understanding of structural behavior are accomplished in the workshops which are facilitated by tutors. Students must take an active role in the learning activity of workshops and students demonstration of learning outcomes will be assessed in the workshops. Assessment tasks are learning activities in which students develop and reveal their competency in structural analysis. Students are directed to self-evaluate structural behavior in their every-day lives.
308865 Structural Analysis 267 Bentley Campus 03 Mar 2013 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Learning Resources
Essential Texts
The required textbook(s) for this unit are: Structural analysis / R. C. Hibbeler / 8th Edition/ Pearson Prentice Hall
Assessment
Assessment Schedule
Task Investigations 1 2 Exercises Mid Semester Test 3 4 Examination 18 percent 20 percent 50 percent Value % 12 percent Date Due Week: 4,10,13 Day: Tuesday Time: 16:00 Week: 3,11,14 Week: 6 Day: Tuesday TBA Unit Learning Outcome(s) Assessed 1,2,3
2. Students will be assessed on their demonstration of learning outcomes in the workshop session via an assigned exercise; the exercises will be completed in small groups and assessed in workshop. Nonattendance at your enrolled workshop will result in a null grade for the exercise unless an application for deferred assessment is received and accepted by the Unit Coordinator. 3. The mid semester test will evaluate student progress mid-way through the semester and assesses students comprehension and application of the syllabus that has been presented up to and including week 4 via readings and resources, lectures, tutorials, investigation and excercise. The test is conducted outside scheduled lecture time, venues will be advised via Blackboard. The format of the mid semester test will be advised during semester. The mid semester test may consist of multiple choice and/or short answer and/or calculations. For students with a disability or medical condition (also refer to Disability in the Unit Outline) note that it is the responsibility of the student to advise the Unit Coordinator of the requirements for school based examinations/tests at least 2 weeks before the examination/test date. 4. Examination details will be provided via Blackboard, the examination is conducted in the usual University examination period. A minimum grade in the examination is required in order to pass this unit refer to Pass Requirements.
308865 Structural Analysis 267 Bentley Campus 03 Mar 2013 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Pass requirements
Achieve a grade/mark greater than or equal to 5/50 Achieve a minimum of 45% (22.5 out of 50) for the Examination
Referencing style
Students should use the Chicago referencing style when preparing assignments. More information can be found on this style from the Library web site: library.curtin.edu.au.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing. Plagiarism is a serious offence. For more information refer to academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au.
Plagiarism Monitoring
Work submitted may be subjected to a plagiarism detection process, which may include the use of systems such as 'Turnitin'. For further information, see academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/turnitin.cfm.
Additional information
Enrolment:
It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.
Supplementary/Deferred Exams:
Supplementary and deferred examinations will be held at a date to be advised. Notification to students will be made after the Board of Examiners meeting via the Official Communications Channel (OCC) in OASIS. It is the student's responsibility to check their OASIS account on a weekly basis for official Curtin correspondence. If your results show that you have been awarded a supplementary or deferred exam you should immediately check your OASIS email for details.
308865 Structural Analysis 267 Bentley Campus 03 Mar 2013 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Disability
Students with a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental health condition, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability) are encouraged to seek advice from Disability Services www.disability.curtin.edu.au. A Disability Advisor will work with you and liaise with staff to identify strategies to assist you to meet unit (including fieldwork education) and course requirements, where possible. It is important to note that the staff of the university may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances.
See evaluate.curtin.edu.au to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.
Program calendar
Program Calendar Semester 1 2013
Week
Begin Date
Lecture Topics Thurs 11-12 weeks 1-4,6-7 OR Friday 5-7 weeks 9-14
Assessment Due
Orientation 1.
25 February 4 March Analysis of Structurally Determinate Structures Analysis of Structurally Determinate Structures Chapters 1 and 2
308865 Structural Analysis 267 Bentley Campus 03 Mar 2013 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering
3.
18 March
4.
25 March
5. 6.
1 April 8 April
7.
15 April
Internal LoadingsDeterminate Trusses Tuition Free Week Deflections of Determinate Beams Moment Area Theorems Deflections of Indeterminate Beams Consiste nt Deformation Deflections of Indeterminate Beams Moment Area Theorems Internal Loadings -Slope Deflection Internal Loadings -Moment Distributi on Internal Loadings -Moment Distribution Study Week Examinations Examinations
8. 9.
22 April 29 April
Deflections of Determinate Beams Moment Area Theorems Deflections of Indeterminate Beams Consiste nt Deformation Internal Loadings -Slope Deflection
10.
6 May
Chapter 11.1,11.2,11.3
Investigation 2
11.
13 May
Chapter 11.1,11.2,11.3
12. 13.
20 May 27 May
Internal Loadings -Slope Deflection Internal Loadings -Moment Distribution Internal Loadings -Moment Distribution
14
3 June
308865 Structural Analysis 267 Bentley Campus 03 Mar 2013 Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering