This module is a continuation from Structural Mechanics I to develop students understanding of statics and structural mechanics.
The aim of this module is to enable students:
- To resolve diagonal forces into their components to solve axial structural systems such as trusses, concurrent and non-concurrent forces.
- To demonstrate the relationship of axial stress, strain and elasticity of a linear elastic material.
- To calculate the geometric properties of simple and compound structural sections and the requirement for their use in engineering design.
- To have the ability to produce a simple beam analysis of up to two spans in terms of shear and bending theory.
- To design a simple floor beam using section and material properties.
Concurrent & Non-Concurrent Forces
Equilibrium equations; orthogonal force components; resultant forces and moments.
Stress, Strain & Elasticity.
Hooke’s Law; axial stress & strain; Young’s Modulus for various materials; stress-strain graphs; axial member design using linear elastic material.
Properties of Sections
Neutral Axis; centre of gravity; moment of inertia (second moment of area); elastic and plastics section modulus; parallel axis theorem for compound sections.
Bending moment and shear force.
Calculate and sketch diagrams for bending moment and shear force on single- and double-span beams using free body diagrams and equilibrium equations.
Beam Design.
Bending theory; flexural equation; simple beam design; moment of resistance of sections; loading on floor beams.
Lectures and tutorials
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |