Courses & Units
Structural Mechanics ENG222
Introduction
The unit aims to give students the skills to analyse structures as a foundation skill to the design, construction and supervision of structural projects. Topics include analysis of internal forces, stresses and deflections in statically determinate and indeterminate frames using the force and slope-deflection methods, an introduction to column buckling, and an introduction to structural analysis software. The unit will cover the underpinning theory and problem solving skills in structural analysis through lectures, tutorials and laboratory, and will emphasise deep understanding of the key concepts through simple exemplars so that they can be extrapolated to more general and complex situations. The unit augments the fundamentals of the elastic behaviour of beam and frame structures acquired in the first year of the course and lays the foundations of modern methods of analysis of structures and machine elements, and will provide tools for such analyses. It emphasizes understanding of principles involved and their application to practical situations. The unit also prepares students for 3rd and 4th year units in advanced structural mechanics and design of steel, timber and concrete structures.
Summary
| Unit name | Structural Mechanics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG222 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Damien Holloway |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Calculate internal forces, stresses and displacements in statically determinate 2D beam, frame and truss type structures comprising members of symmetric and asymmetric structural cross-sections.
- Determine reactions and internal forces in statically indeterminate 2D frame structures using the Stiffness and Slope-Deflection methods appropriately.
- Solve problems involving simple one- or two-member buckling with a variety of boundary conditions by formulating the differential equations from first principles.
- Analyse internal forces and buckling in frame structures with a variety of loading, boundary conditions and connection types through the use of computer models using industry standard structural engineering software.
- Communicate technical information relating to structural analysis to a discipline peers through a technical report that follows professional expectations, conventions and standards of presentation.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 030900 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,085.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
(KAA110 or ENG103 or JEE135) AND (KMA154 or JEE104)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2hr lecture/seminar weekly 1 x 2hr tutorial weekly 3 x 3hr practicals during the semester |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessed Tutorial Problems (15%)|In-laboratory assessment (15%)|Computer Analysis Assignment (30%)|Final Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Texts in the reading list below are not compulsory but are strongly recommended. The material is covered tersely in the lecture notes on MyLO - this may be sufficient for capable students, but is not a substitute for a good text. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Hibbeler R.C. Structural Analysis, 10th edition in SI units, Pearson, 2019 (or any other recent SI edition) David Beer and David McMurrey, A Guide to writing as an Engineer, 5th Ed., Wiley 2019 | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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