CIVL3235: Structural Analysis (2013 - Semester 2)
| Unit: | CIVL3235: Structural Analysis (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Senior |
| Faculty/School: | Civil Engineering |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Dr Ranzi, Gianluca
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| Session options: | Semester 2 |
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| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Brief Handbook Description: | The objectives of this unit are to provide an understanding of the principles of structural analysis by introducing the strain-displacement, stress-strain and equilibrium relationships for beam members; applying the relationships to the matrix displacement analysis of frame structures; and using computer software to conduct the linear-elastic and buckling analyses of frame structures.At the end of this unit, students will be able to deduce appropriate structural models for frame structures; and use computer methods and simple hand methods to obtain internal forces and displacements as well as buckling loads for frame structures. The syllabus comprises theoretical background (strain-displacement, stress-strain and equilibrium relationships), structural analysis software, matrix displacement method, beam theory, introduction to nonlinear analysis, buckling analysis. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | CIVL2110 AND CIVL2230 AND MATH2061. |
| Lecturer/s: |
A/Prof Ansourian, Peter
Dr Ranzi, Gianluca |
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| Timetable: | CIVL3235 Timetable | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Attributes listed here represent the key course goals (see Course Map tab) designated for this unit. The list below describes how these attributes are developed through practice in the unit. See Learning Outcomes and Assessment tabs for details of how these attributes are assessed.
| Attribute Development Method | Attribute Developed |
| An appreciation for the role of creative thinking within engineering and the ability to undertake and indulge in the process of it. | Design (Level 2) |
| An ability to apply engineering concepts along with the basics of science and mathematics to engineering problem solving with particular emphasis on analysis. | Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) |
| An appreciation that engineering fundamentals are based upon the principles and knowledge of science and mathematics. An appreciation of the importance of relating the engineering discipline to the whole. | Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 2) |
| An appreciation of the various form of information within the engineering discipline including technical books and reports, research articles, customer requirements, company standards and an appreciation of the main legal definitions. | Information Seeking (Level 2) |
| An ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely ideas, concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. | Communication (Level 2) |
For explanation of attributes and levels see Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3)| Assessment Methods: |
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| Assessment Description: | Final examination, assignment and three quizzes 15% each in Weeks 4, 10 and 13. The assignment will require a set of calculation exercises to enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the stiffness method. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Faculty Policies & Procedures: | Academic Honesty in Coursework. All students must submit a cover sheet for all assessment work that declares that the work is original and not plagiarised from the work of others. Coursework assessment and examination policy. The faculty policy is to use standards based assessment for units where grades are returned and criteria based assessment for Pass/Fail only units. Norm referenced assessment will only be used in exceptional circumstances and its use will need to be justified to the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Special consideration for illness or misadventure may be considered when an assessment component is severely affected. This policy gives the details of the information that is required to be submitted along with the appropriate procedures and forms. Special Arrangements for Examination and Assessment. In exceptional circumstances alternate arrangements for exams or assessment can be made. However concessions for outside work arrangements, holidays and travel, sporting and entertainment events will not normally be given. Student Appeals against Academic Decisions. Students have the right to appeal any academic decision made by a school or the faculty. The appeal must follow the appropriate procedure so that a fair hearing is obtained. Note that policies regarding assessment submission, penalties and assessment feedback depend upon the individual unit of study. Details of these policies, where applicable, will be found above with other assessment details in this unit outline. All university policies can be found at http://sydney.edu.au/policy Various request forms for the Faculty of Engineering and IT can be found at http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/forms/ |
| Prescribed Text/s: |
Note: Students are expected to have a personal copy of all books listed.
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Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
| Week | Description |
| Week 1 | Revision: functions, derivatives, integrals, matrix algebra, mechanics of solids. |
| Week 2 | Revision: statics, statically determinate structures. |
| Week 3 | Determinate versus Indeterminate structures. Kinematic, constitutive and equilibrium equations. |
| Week 4 | Stiffness method: truss and beam elements. |
| Quiz 1: 15% | |
| Assessment Due: Quiz 1 | |
| Week 5 | Stiffness method: frame element. Beam theory: double integration. |
| Week 6 | Beam theory: governing equations based on equilibrium considerations. |
| Week 7 | Beam theory: Principle of virtual work. Bernoulli beam model. Introduction to Timoshenko beam model. |
| Quiz 2: 15% | |
| Week 8 | Introduction to the nonlinear analysis. |
| Week 9 | Introduction to buckling. |
| Assessment Due: Assignment | |
| Week 10 | Introduction to buckling (cont’d). |
| Quiz 3: 15% | |
| Assessment Due: Quiz 2 | |
| Week 11 | Buckling of columns. |
| Week 12 | Considerations on the analysis of structures. |
| Week 13 | Revision |
| Quiz 4: 15% | |
| Assessment Due: Quiz 3 | |
| Exam Period | Assessment Due: Final Exam |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| Design (Level 2) | Yes | 0% |
| Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) | Yes | 41.5% |
| Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 2) | Yes | 58.5% |
| Information Seeking (Level 2) | Yes | 0% |
| Communication (Level 2) | Yes | 0% |
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
