NG4S116 - Advanced Structural Mechanics 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Structural Mechanics | ||
| 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: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| 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 advance student’s knowledge of current methods of structural mechanics, particularly in the field of numerical and computer-based solutions; and to enable students to understand the theory and critically examine the limitations of the methods such as FEA for solving problems in solid mechanics.
To broaden the students’ knowledge base in structural mechanics and systematise the application of the principles of structural mechanics to both classical and actual structural problems.
To enable students to understand the principles of structural dynamics and to provide the necessary knowledge and intellectual skills for students to be able to assess structural responses to seismic actions.
Content Summary
Plane trusses and frames
Statically indeterminate beam systems - method of displacements, beam systems with multiple degrees of indeterminacy, plane trusses and frames.
Plates and shells
Introduction, plates in flexure, shells with curvature, non- / symmetrically loaded
Finite element method
Concept, formulation of the truss and beam elements, application to plane stress/strain elements, problem case studies using rectangular or triangular elements and assemblies.
Theory of plasticity
Introduction, elastic-plastic flexure, plastic analysis, and applications to beams, frames, and plates, theorems of plastic limit analysis.
Mechanics of fracture
Introduction, fracture theorems, stress concentration, plastic zone at the crack tip, size effects and ductile-brittle transition, fracture failure modes, fracture design approach.
Structural dynamics
Introduction, mathematical basics of structural response to seismic action, undamped / damped systems, structural responses with free vibration, harmonic loading and resonance, other dynamic loadings such as periodic, impulsive etc, response spectrum for design.
Others
Tutorials / apps applications
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 46 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Appreciate the underlying theory of the advanced methods and be able to undertake the analysis of complex structures subjected to various actions and boundary conditions. |
| LO2 | Understand the principles of structural dynamics, gain necessary knowledge and intellectual skills for students to be able to critically evaluate structural responses to seismic actions. Extend an advanced understanding of the principles of computational solutions. |
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) | Report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Classroom Test | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |