The aim of this module is to
- Review the topics of Module CBEH 2105, CBEH 2106
- Provide knowledge of each of the following (with emphasis on solution from first principles): 3-D statics, nonlinear beams, composite axially loaded bars, statically indeterminate axially loaded structural systems, built-up beams, composite beams, nonlinear beams, plane stress tensors, stress concentrations, buckling
*Curricular information is subject to change
- Review – review of all topics in modules CBEH 2105, CBEH 2106
- Statics – 3-D problems, vector methods, dot product, cross product
- Mechanical Properties of Materials – nonlinearity, inelasticity, Ramberg-Osgood, LEPP, bilinear
- Composite Axially Loaded Members – linear, nonlinear, elastic, inelastic, transformed section method
- Statically Indeterminate Axially Loaded Structural Systems –linear, elastic, nonlinear, inelastic, composite, reinforced concrete, post-yield, thermal effects, misfits, pre-strains
- Built-up Beams – made from a single material, linearly elastic, shear flow, various connections (bolted, screwed, welded, glued)
- Composite Beams – more than one material, linearly elastic, reinforced concrete, flitch beams, transformed section method, bending stresses and deflection, shear stresses and shear flow
- Nonlinear Beams – steel, reinforced concrete, post-yield, ultimate strength, stress blocks, iterative methods
- Plane Stress Tensors – plane stress, stress transformation equations, principal stresses, maximum shear stress, Mohr’s stress circle
- Stress Concentrations – axially loaded bars, beams, stress concentration factors
- Buckling of Rigid Bar / Spring Systems – linearly elastic, neutral equilibrium, critical load, bifurcation point
- Physical experiments involving flexure, torsion, pressure vessels, buckling, vibration
- Numerical experiments involving spreadsheets, finite element software
Laboratory
Lectures, Design Studio / tutorials, Laboratory sessions
Problem-solving exercises and self-directed learning
Project Work
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |