ES2F4-15 Structural Analysis
Introductory description
ES2F4-15 Structural Analysis
Module aims
The aim of the module is to introduce the rationale behind appraisal and design of structures; the main activity of many professional civil engineers. The module will lay the foundations for more advanced and specific structure design modules, since it will review and more deeply explain fundamental structural analysis concepts such as stress and strain, statically determinacy and bending moment/shear forces.
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.
Structures:
Stress and Strain: combination and failure criteria
Static determinacy.
Statically indeterminate 2D frames.
Elastic theory of bending and torsion
Linear elastic analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures
Qualitative structural analysis
Introduction to design (load paths, factors of safety)
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 the implications for the design of structural systems.
- Extend understanding of how structures behave, and can be analysed and designed to meet specific requirements.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative structural analysis.
- Analyse systems with various degrees of indeterminacy.
- Demonstrate detailed understanding of the elastic analysis and behaviour of statically indeterminate structures, and to show key implications of redundancy.
Indicative reading list
Kassimali, A., Structural Analysis, International 5th Ed., Cengage Learning, 2015.
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.
View reading list on Talis Aspire
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 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
Communicate (written and oral; to technical and non-technical audiences) and work with others
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 17 sessions of 1 hour (11%) |
| Practical classes | 3 sessions of 1 hour (2%) |
| Work-based learning | 50 sessions of 1 hour (33%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 6 sessions of 1 hour (4%) |
| Other activity | 8 hours (5%) |
| Private study | 66 hours (44%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
66 hours of guided independent learning (including VLE use and support from Employer)
Other activity description
6x1h examples classes
2x1h revision lectures
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D5
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Written Report | 30% | Yes (extension) | |
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Indeterminate structure calculations and discussion (6 pages length) |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Online Examination | 70% | No | |
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QMP online examination ~Platforms - AEP,QMP
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
- Feedback in example classes.
- Model solutions to questions for exam preparation.
- Report: provide individual written comments.
- Written examination: Cohort level feedback.
Courses
Course availability information is based on the current academic year, so it may change.This module is Core for:
- Year 2 of DESA-H221 Undergraduate Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (Non-integrated Degree Apprenticeship)