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CIVL3110 Structural Analysis [UG,PG]

The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information click on the Timetable link below.
 
Credit: 6 points  Availability: Semester 1 (See Timetable) Old unit code: 610.370, AMEC3110
 
Outcomes: Students develop the ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals to structural engineering analysis; achieve technical competence in structural engineering; and undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
 
Content: This unit covers the analysis of two-dimensional determinate and indeterminate beam, truss and frame structures under the actions of external loading, thermal loading, and prescribed displacements, using the force and displacement methods and the matrix stiffness method including construction of bending moment, shear force and axial force diagrams.
 
Assessment: This consists of compulsory weekly assignments, a mid-semester test and a final examination. The assignments provide continuous assessment and address the skills associated with gaining technical competence in the analysis of two-dimensional structures. The test and examination allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of fundamentals and their ability to formulate and solve a range of problems in the analysis of structures.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit except in the case of a bachelor's degree student who has obtained a mark of 45 to 49 and is currently enrolled in this unit, and it is the only remaining unit that the student must pass in order to complete the course.
 
Unit Co-ordinator(s): Dr Andrew Grime
Location: UWA (Crawley)
Mode: on-campus

Unit Rules:
Advisable prior study: CIVL2110 Statics and Solid Mechanics, MATH2235 Mathematics E2C or equivalent
Contact hours—52 (lectures: 39 hrs; tutorials: 13 hrs)

Unit Web Page: http://www.civil.uwa.edu.au/
Note: Some unit web pages are still under construction and will be available in 2008.
 

Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studysmarter.uwa.edu.au/). Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423.

Recommended Reading

Bhatt, P. Structures, 4th ed.: Longman 1999

Ghali, A. and Neville, A. M. Structural Analysis: a Unified Classical and Matrix Approach: Spon 1997

 
Books and other material wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.