Available in 2024
Course code

CIVL6110

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to higher-level Theory of Structures. Emphasis is placed upon students gaining a real understanding of elementary plastic theory of structures with application for slab analysis and design; dynamics of structures; stability of structural elements and structural systems. The topics are linked to requirements of Australian Standards. The course also revises the most common software used in the workforce for Advanced Structural Analysis.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify the terminology of higher-level Theory of Structures at a professional level

2. Apply Plastic Theory, Structural Dynamics Theory, and Stability Theory to solve structure-related problems

3. Identify the major requirements of relevant Australian Standards

4. Describe features and limitations of common software used in professional practice for advanced structural analysis


Content

GEOMETRICALLY NON-LINEAR STRUCTURESPLASTIC THEORY OF STRUCTURES

  • Structural analysis and design philosophy
  • Upper bound theorem
  • Yield line method for slab analysis
  • Lower bound theorem
  • Hillerborg strip method for slab design

STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

  • Basic dynamic theory
  • Design principles for dynamic loading
  • Specific dynamic loadings
  • Effect of vibrations on humans
  • Computer methods for dynamic analysis

STABILITY OF STRUCTURES

  • Basic theory of stability
  • Stability of structural members
  • Stability functions
  • Stability of framed systems
  • Computer methods for structural stability

Requisite

This course has similarities to CIVL4110. If you have successfully completed CIVL4110, you cannot enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

There are no formal pre-requisites for studying this course. However, it is assumed that students have competence in structural analysis (equivalent of having completed CIVL2130 and CIVL3180) and familiarity with structural design codes for loading on structures. Competence in reinforced concrete design and steel design will be an advantage (equivalent of having completed CIVL3160 and CIVL3170).


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Plastic Analysis

Written Assignment: Structural Dynamics

Written Assignment: Stability of Frames


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Please note that students will use the computer lab most weeks but on occasions a tutorial room will be required. The academic will contact the Timetable Officer in the Faculty when a tutorial room is specifically required.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • No repeat lectures

Course outline