NG2S118 - Structural Mechanics and Design 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Structural Mechanics and Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Jiping Bai | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To further develop the concepts of statics and extend them to bi-directional capability.
To introduce methods of structural analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures, leading to the calculations of deflections.
To introduce the principles and theory underlying limit state design and its application to structures
To enable students to design structural elements to Eurocodes
Content Summary
Strength of materials – direct stress and strain, shear stress and strain, stress transformations, principal stresses and maximum in-plane shear stress, Mohr’s circle.
Sectional properties of structural members – centroids, moment of inertia of an area, parallel-axis theorem for an area, moment of inertia of composite areas.
Bending and shear in simple beams – reactions, shear and bending moment, free-body diagram, equilibrium equations, relationship between load, transverse shear, and bending moment, bending and shear stresses in beams, deflections in beams.
Torsional deformation of a circular shaft - the torsion formula, angle of twist, torque, and torsional stress.
Introduction of elastic instability - Euler theory, buckling, and lateral torsional buckling.
Moment area (Mohr-I and -II) theorems.
Moment distribution method and application to continuous beams and non-sway frames.
Truss analysis – joint and section methods.
Virtual work and unit load (flexibility) methods of analysis and applications to statically determinate structures.
Structural design - Design philosophy of Eurocodes, basis of structural design, actions on structures, structural conceptual design.
Reinforced concrete (Eurocode 2): Material properties, design of concrete beams, simple slabs and axially loaded short columns to Eurocode 2
Structural steelwork (Eurocode 3): Material properties, section classification, design of restrained, unrestrained simply supported beams, and basis of column design.
Design of structural timber to Eurocode 5: Timbers – their properties and structural uses, material properties, sustainable sourcing, performance and modified wood products, design of timber beams to Eurocode 5.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Tutorial | 16 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 46 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Appreciate structural mechanics and critically analyse a range of determinate and indeterminate structures using the fundamentals of structural theories; and apply theories to structural analysis and design |
| LO2 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical behaviour and principles underlying limit state design of structural elements, critically assess the actions in structures, based on the design philosophy of Eurocodes, make appropriate engineering judgement for the design of the most frequently encountered basic structural elements to Eurocodes, both manually and using appropriate apps |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Analysis and design report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Onsite Closed Book Examination | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |