C&ENVENG 3001 - Structural Mechanics III
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code C&ENVENG 3001 Course Structural Mechanics III Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge C&ENVENG 2025 Restrictions Available to BE(Civil & Struct), BE(Architectural) & associated double degree students only Assessment coursework, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Abdul Sheikh
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the concepts and solution techniques (Integration & Unit load methods) for analysing statically determinate structures such as beams, frames and trusses.
2. Understand the concepts and solution techniques for drawing influence line diagram of statically determinate beams.
3. Understand the concepts and solution techniques (Slope deflection, Moment distribution & Force methods) for analysing statically indeterminate beams & frames.
4. Develop the skill to write computer program for analysing trusses.
5. Develo the skill to use computer package for analysing structures.
6. Develop competence in critical and independent thinking in identifying, formulating and solving structural analysis problems.
7. Develop the ability to work effectively as a member of a team (working on computer based group projects), including the development of written, oral and listening skills.
8. Develop the ability to manage effectively the allocation of time in performing tasks by meeting the deadlines for submission of assignments and projects.
9. Develop life long learning skills.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3,4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
4,5,6,8 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
7 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
7,8 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Lecture Slides (Power Point): To be available on MyUni.
Matrix structural analysis course notes and computer laboratory exercise tutorial sheets will be provided on MyUni.
Computer Software (Autodesk - Robot Structural Analysis), available in the computer lab. Students can also obtain a personal copy by registering with Autodesk.Recommended Resources
Text Book: Structural Analysis, R.C. Hibbeler, Pearson Education (Available in UniBook).Online Learning
Apart from using MyUni for uploading lecture slides (power point), it will be used for posting homework assignments and their solutions, the details of the group project, and some study materials (e.g. assignments, question papers) of previous years. MyUni will also be used for communication (email) with students. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Out of 4 sessions/hours per week assigned for lectures (please see the Course Planner), 3 hours will used for formal course lectures (except 1 session for a quiz of 1 hour duration) and 1 hour for the tutorial. The tutorial sessions will be used to help students individually or in small groups in homework assignments, general understanding of theories and solving problems. Moreover, tutors will be available on other days (1 hour per day) for additional consultations.
You will also be attending the computer practical session - 1 hour per week.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
In addition to 3 hours of lectures, 1 hour of tutorial and 1 hour of computer practical in a week, students are expected to spend approximately 4 to 5 hours for studying lecture materials, practice examples, solving homework problems and working on the group project.Learning Activities Summary
Week 1: Introduction and Qualitative Structural analysis Week 2: Computer based Structural Analysis Week 3: Computer based Structural Analysis Week 4: Deflection of Beams using Integration Method Week 5: Energy Method for Deflection of Structures (Castigliano’s Therem) Week 6: Energy Method for Deflection of Structures (Unit Load Method) Week 7: Force Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures Week 8: Displacement Method – Slope Deflection Method Week 9: Displacement Method – Slope Deflection Method Week 10: Displacement Method – Moment Distribution Method Week 11: Displacement Method – Moment Distribution Method Week 12: Influence Lines of Statically Determinate Structures -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
The assessment will have the following components.
Homework Assignments 18% Quiz 6% Group Project 16% Final Examination 60% Assessment Detail
The details will be provided during lectures.Submission
The details will be provided during lectures.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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