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EA3518: MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:32


Course Overview

The major topic of this course is an introduction to modern methods of elastic structural analysis. In this topic, direct, energy and matrix methods are jointly used to solve, initially, problems of the deformation of simple beams. The theorem of virtual work is introduced in the context of beams and frameworks.

The rigid-plastic analysis of beams is then introduced along with the upper bound theorem and their importance to engineering design.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Howard Chandler

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The major topic of this course is an introduction to modern methods of elastic structural analysis. In this topic, direct, energy and matrix methods are jointly used to solve, initially, problems of the deformation of simple beams. The theorem of virtual work is introduced in the context of beams and frameworks.
The rigid-plastic analysis of beams is then introduced along with the upper bound theorem and their importance to engineering design.

Further Information & Notes

Available only to candidates following an Engineering degree programme.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (80%); continuous assessment (20%). Resit: 1 three hour examination paper. Mark awarded is the higher of (a) the resit examination paper (80%) and earlier continuous assessment (20%) OR (b) the resit examination paper alone (100%).

Formative Assessment

Tutorial questions and questions worked through together in class. Lab assignments.

Feedback

a)Students can receive feedback on their progress with the Course on request at the weekly tutorial/feedback sessions and at the practical lab sessions.
b) Generic exam feedback will be emailed to the whole class at their University email address.
c) Students requesting individual feedback on their exam performance should make an appointment within 3 weeks of the publication of the exam results.
d) Logbooks will be returned with marks and comments after lab classes.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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