Structural Dynamics (Distance Learning)

Course Code: EG5559
Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr Richard Neilson

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Available by distance learning only. For students studying for MSc Oil & Gas Structural Engineering

Overview

The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the Dynamics of Structures. It will assume no previous familiarity with the subject and will develop the theoretical background of the subject from first principles. Practical methods of solution will be a feature of the course. The course forms a pre-requisite for a subsequent MSc course on Blast and Fire Engineering.

Structure

This course is delivered by Distance Learning, where the students will access the teaching content via the web in 4 blocks at 3 week intervals.

The course tutor will have scheduled times of delivery on the on-line forum, as well as contact via email.

Assessment

1 three-hour examination (50%) and continuous assessment (50%).
Re-sit – 1 three hour exam (50%) with previous coursework marks - with maximum CAS Mark 9