Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
Course extends the basic stiffness method of analysis developed in the pre-requisite courses. Fundamental principles of the stiffness method of analysis, with automatic assembly of the stiffness matrix for rigid jointed plane frames and space structures, are presented in some detail. Elastic instability of frames, and the design of continuous steel beams and portal frames using plastic methods will be undertaken. Analysis of flat plates and slabs using yield line theory, and an introduction to shells also covered. The course concludes with a brief outline of the finite element method of analysis, with computer-based applications forming an important practical component.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Module # 1 INTRODUCTION
Review of structural analysis basics
Degree of static indeterminacy / freedom
Idealisation of structures
Generalised matrix notation
Module # 2 THE STIFFNESS METHOD OF ANALYSIS
Expressions for member properties
Transformations for members in 2-D
Treatment of pinned ends and fixed ends
Module # 3 STRUCTURAL IDEALISATION IN MATRIX FORM
Review of matrix operations
Assembly of member properties in matrices
Automatic assembly of the stiffness matrix
Rigid-jointed frames, grillages, and space structures
Module # 4 SPACE STRUCTURES
Equilibrium equations for statically determinate space frames
Unit Load Method in 3-D
Deflection of space frames
Module # 5 PLASTIC ANALYSIS & DESIGN
Theory for uniaxial and biaxial bending
Continuous beams
Portal frames
Module # 6 PLATES & SHELLS
Flexural strength of reinforced concrete slabs
Yield line theory
Introduction to shells
Practical considerations in design
Module # 7 ELASTIC INSTABILITY ANALYSIS
Review of elastic instability of beams & columns
Instability of pin-jointed structures and rigid-jointed frames
Stability functions and load factors for elastic instability
Modified stiffness analysis of orthogonal frames
Module # 8 THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (optional)
Theoretical background
Element types and their properties
Formulations for 2-D and 3-D linear analysis
Non-linear structures
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%) and continuous assessment (10%).
There are no assessments for this course.
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