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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.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
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%).
Tutorial questions and questions worked through together in class. Lab assignments.
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.
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