421-317 Structural Engineering 2

421-307 Structural Engineering 1

At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to analyse for internal actions and deformations in both determinate and indeterminate truss and frame structure members arising from a variety of loading states. On completion of the design component students will be able to apply techniques previously introduced to the design of members and connections for a variety of steel structures.

Topics covered include an introduction to computer analysis of determinate and indeterminate truss and frame structures using matrix methods; introduction to the finite element technique; modelling of the basic modes of structural action; and behaviour (first order and second order) of ties, columns, beams, beam-columns, simple frames, bolts, welds and fasteners groups including yielding, fracture, buckling and warping.

One written examination not exceeding three hours (80%) and practice classes, design and laboratory work (20%)