| Title: | Structural Analysis of Beams & |
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| Long Title: | Structural Analysis of Beams & Frames |
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| Field of Study: |
Civil Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
DES WALSH |
| Module Author: |
John Murphy - Civil |
| Module Description: |
This module develops topics in structural engineering modelling and analysis. It covers the analysis of statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures using both manual techniques and digital technology. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Analyse statically determinate and statically indeterminate beams and/or frames and sketch the deflected shapes. |
| LO2 |
Draw axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams. |
| LO3 |
Analyse statically indeterminate beams to determine deflections. |
| LO4 |
Undertake a qualitative analysis of indeterminate beams and frames. |
| LO5 |
Model, analyse and evaluate statically indeterminate beams and/or frames using computational modelling techniques. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Frames
Equilibrium. Reactions, bending moment, shear force, axial force, deflected shape.
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Deflection of Beams
Moment curvature relationship; Macaulay’s equations; Indeterminate beams; Applications
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Indeterminate Beams and Frames
Moment distribution; Distribution factors; Fixed end moments; Sway moments; Symmetry; Applications
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Manual and Digital Structural Analysis
Model, analyse and evaluate statically indeterminate beams and frames using a combination of manual and computational modelling techniques.
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Approximation in Structural Engineering
Qualitative and approximations in quantitative analysis when evaluating the veracity of computer aided
analysis outcomes for statically indeterminate beams and frames.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
Assessment on the structural modelling and analysis of statically determinate frames. |
1,2 |
15.0 |
Week 2 |
| Project |
Undertake a laboratory experiment on a statically indeterminate beam; Compare results obtained with a theoretical model of the behaviour of the statically indeterminate beam. |
3 |
20.0 |
Week 5 |
| Other |
In class assessment on structural modelling and analysis of a statically indeterminate beam/frame. |
1,2 |
25.0 |
Week 7 |
| Project |
Model and analyse the forces, moments and deflected shape of statically indeterminate beams and/or frames. Adopt a reflective approach to the analysis in terms of results verification and model validation. |
4,5 |
40.0 |
Week 13 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Presentation of theory and examples |
2.5 |
Every Week |
2.50 |
| Tutorial |
Problem framing; Problem solving |
0.75 |
Every Week |
0.75 |
| Lab |
Computer based lab; Practical based lab |
1.25 |
Every Week |
1.25 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self directed study |
2.5 |
Every Week |
2.50 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.50 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Presentation of theory and examples |
2.5 |
Every Week |
2.50 |
| Tutorial |
Problem framing; Problem solving |
0.75 |
Every Week |
0.75 |
| Lab |
Computer based lab; Practical based lab |
1.25 |
Every Week |
1.25 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self directed study |
2.5 |
Every Week |
2.50 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.50 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- W. M. C. McKenzie 2014, Examples in Structural Analysis, 2nd Ed., CRC Press [ISBN: 9781466595262]
- David Johnson 2004, Linear analysis of skeletal structures, 1st Ed., Thomas Telford [ISBN: 978072773276]
- Iain MacLeod 2005, Modern Structural Analysis - Modelling Process and Guidance, 1st Ed., Thomas Telford Ltd [ISBN: 9780727732798]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- T.H.G. Megson 2019, Structural and Stress Analysis, 4th Ed., Butterworth-Heinemann [ISBN: 9780081025864]
- David Brohn 2005, Understanding Structural Analysis, 3rd Ed., New Paradigm Solutions [ISBN: 9780955631108]
- Hugh Morrison 2017, Structural Engineering Art and Approximation, 4th Ed., Paragon Publishing [ISBN: 9781782223160]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- IStructE Essential Knowledge Series: Allan Mann 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 4:
Historical development of structural
theories and methods of analysis –
context of modern computer analysis
, The Institution of Structural Engineers
- IStructE Essential Knowledge Series: Mike Bather, Peter Bullman 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 10:
Structural form: Introduction to
behaviour, selection and analysis
, The Institution of Structural Engineers
- IStructE Essential Knowledge Series: Mike Bather, Peter Bullman 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 11:
Triangulated structures
, The Institution of Structural Engineers
- IStructE Essential Knowledge Series: Mike Bather, Peter Bullman 2017, Essential Knowledge Text No. 12: Flexure
and flexural structures
, The Institution of Structural Engineers
- IStructE Essential Knowledge Series: David Brohn 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 13:
Behaviour of beams and two-dimensional
frames
, The Institution of Structural Engineers
- IStructE Essential Knowledge Series: Iain A. MacLeod, Andrew Weir 2016, Essential Knowledge Text No. 14:
Principles for computer analysis of
structures
, The Institution of Structural Engineers
- IStructE Essential Knowledge Series: Graham Owens 2017, Essential Knowledge Text No. 15:
Approximate analysis of skeletal
structures
, The Institution of Structural Engineers
- Website: Expedition Workshed
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