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 421-281 Mechanics of Solids 2

Credit Points

7.1

Coordinator

Dr H. M. Goldsworthy

Prerequisites

421-276 Mechanics of Solids 1 (or equivalent)

Semester

2

Contact

20 hours of lectures, 9 hours of practice classes, 7 hours of laboratory work

Subject Description

The techniques of analysis developed in this unit will be applied in later-year units involved with the design of structural elements.

Topics covered include: Properties of Sections and Unsymmetrical Bending, Composite Beams, Shear Centre, Virtual Work, Flexural Deflections, Reciprocity, Indeterminacy, Plastic Behaviour of Structures, Uniform and Non-uniform Torsion, Lateral torsional buckling of beams, Torsional and local buckling of columns.

Assessment

One written examination not exceeding three-hours (75%); Practice classes and Laboratory work (25%)

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