Introductory description

Structural Analysis and Design

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
o Stress and Strain: combination and failure criteria
o Static determinacy.
o Statically indeterminate 2D frames.
o Elastic theory of bending and torsion
o Linear elastic analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures
o Qualitative structural analysis
o Introduction to eurocodes: design of primary structural elements
o Loads patterns
o Partial factors

DIGITAL TOOLS - FEM AND SAP2000
Use of SAP2000 in civil engineering analysis and design problems

• Introduction to SAP2000
• Use of SAP2000 in civil engineering problems

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate detailed understanding of stress and strain states in structural elements and its implications for the design of structural systems [M1(M), M2(M), M3(M)]
• Extend understanding of how structures behave, and can be analysed and designed to meet specific requirements [M1(M), M2(M), M3(M), M5(D)]
• Perform qualitative and quantitative structural analysis [M1(M), M2(M), M12(D)]
• Analyse systems with various degrees of indeterminacy [M1(M), M2(M), M3(M)]
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of the elastic analysis and behaviour of statically indeterminate structures, and to show key implications of redundancy [M1(M), M2(M), M3(M)]

Indicative reading list

Megson, T. H. G., Structural and Stress Analysis, Elsevier, 3rd Ed., Oxford, 2014.
Millais, M., Building Structures: from Concepts to Design, 2nd Ed., Routledge, 2005.
Kassimali, A., Structural Analysis, International 5th Ed., Cengage Learning, 2015.

Subject specific skills

Knowledge and understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering. Knowledge and understanding of risk issues related to structural failure.
Ability to use and interpret structural analysis outcomes for the preliminary design of structural members.
Ability to apply relevant practical skills.

Transferable skills

Numeracy: apply mathematical and computational methods to communicate parameters, model and optimize solutions Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD