Structural Analysis

Unit code: NEC3101 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NEC2102 - Solid Mechanics
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Engineers are required to design or analyse a variety of structures that are often exposed to a variety of loading conditions. Therefore an understanding of key analysis methods for statically determinate and indeterminate trusses, beams and frames should be mastered. These include the energy method for determination of deflections and rotations, the ‘stiffness’ method of analysis for beams and rigid frames, the force method of analysis for statically indeterminate trusses, beams, frames and composite structures and the matrix structural analysis of trusses, beams and frames.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Evaluate structural deflections and rotations for a range of structures (modelled as connected linear elements), which behave in a linear and elastic manner;
  2. Evaluate internal axial forces, shearing forces and bending moments for a range of determinate and indeterminate structures (modelled as connected linear elements), which behave in a linear and elastic manner;
  3. Create and analyse structure models using a commercial computer program, where structures are modelled as connected linear elements which behave in a linear and elastic manner;
  4. Critically evaluate a range of approximate solutions for common structures; and
  5. Determine solutions and undertake standard structural engineering analyses.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 20%
Exercise 1
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 20%
Exercise 2
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 30%
Test 1
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 30%
Test 2

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Refer to VU Collaborate for recommended reading and additional resources. Hibbler R.C., (2018) Structural Analysis 10th ed. Pearson International.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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