STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS|STRUCTURAL DESIGN|INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES|REINFORCE CONCRETE DESIGN

The course builds on the first year modules and provides core competence in structural analysis and design for students aiming to gain a BEng/MEng degree in...

Structural Analysis and Design (CEGE0009)

The course builds on the first year modules and provides core competence in structural analysis and design for students aiming to gain a BEng/MEng degree in civil engineering. It is made of two parts: Part 1 Structural Analysis introduces some techniques to calculate deflections in standard structures and then moves on to using those to analyse simple statically indeterminate structures using the force method. Part 2 Structural Design introduces some high-level concepts in design and then provides methods to design structural reinforced concrete elements.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to calculate the deflection of moment-resisting frames and pin-jointed trusses using standard techniques (revision)
	Ability to identify the degree of indeterminacy of plane moment-resisting frames and pin-jointed trusses
	Understand how thermal effects and geometrical imperfections can cause a build-up of internal forces in statically indeterminate structures
	Ability to calculate the internal forces and deflection in indeterminate plane frames and trusses using the force method
	Ability to draw qualitatively a consistent deflected shape, bending moment and shear force diagrams for simple plane moment-resisting frames
	Understand the principles of limit state philosophy and how it is applies to reinforced concrete design
	Understand the stress-strain behaviour of concrete and steel reinforcement and how this is used to analyse the axial load and moment capacity of reinforced concrete sections
	Ability to size simple beams, slabs and non-slender columns and to carry out detailed design of these elements in accordance with the recommendations in Eurocode 2
	Knowledge of certain aspects of reinforcement detailing
	Understanding of the fire resistance and durability requirements in Eurocode 2