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CE509: Advanced Structures
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
The Advanced Structures module builds on structural engineering topics that students would have taken at undergraduate level. Advanced topics include 3-D structures, theory of elasticity, structural dynamics and inelastic/plastic analysis.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Have an understanding of the three dimensional behaviour of space trusses
- Implement advanced mathematical techniques to solve the differential equations that govern the behaviour of (i) 2-D elasticity and (ii) plate bending problems
- Use stress function techniques to analyse a variety of planar stress problems (in both Cartesian and cylindrical coordinate systems
- Develop an understanding of the behaviour of the bending of flat plates due to lateral loading
- Distinguish structures that may be dynamically active and be able to calculate approximate natural frequencies of various structures
- Determine and plot the inelastic and plastic moment of resistance of various sections of linear-elastic, perfectly-plastic, strain-hardening material
- Aanalyse load capacity of beams to determine their elastic first-yield load capacity, inelastic first-plastic-hinge load capacity, and ultimate plastic load capacity moment
- Understand design philosophies and their application to elastic and plastic design of structures
- Determine and plot the load-deflection history of beams and frames using step-by-step, hinge-by-hinge analysis
- Apply the principle of virtual work to plastic collapse of beams
- Understand the theorems of plastic collapse and apply them to determine the plastic collapse of beams and frames.
- Construct interaction diagrams
- Analyse the plastic collapse and conduct preliminary design of pitched portal frames
Assessments
- Written Assessment (90%)
- Continuous Assessment (10%)
Teachers
- SERENA LAWLESS:
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- PATRICK MCGETRICK:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.