Module Code - Title:
CE4005
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STRUCTURAL THEORY
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Syllabus:
Plastic analysis, Elastic buckling theory for columns, effect of end conditions and imperfections. Beams on an elastic foundation. Static and kinematic indeterminacy, internal and external stability. Virtual work theorems, moment area method, stiffness and flexibility methods, influence coefficients and reciprocal theorems. Application of virtual work methods in structural analysis. Approximate iterative solutions including moment distribution, Introduction to structural dynamics.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
At the end of this module the student will be able to:
1.Calculate the plastic collapse load for structural frames;
2.Compute the approximate elastic buckling load for multi-storey columns, of non-uniform cross-section, using energy methods;
3.Determine the elastic deformations and member forces for statically determinate trusses, beams and frames, using virtual work;
4.Determine the reactions, elastic deformations and member forces for statically indeterminate trusses, beams and frames, using virtual work;
5.Determine the reactions, elastic deformations and member forces for statically indeterminate trusses, beams and frames, using the Stiffness Method;
6.Compute the bending moments for beams and frames without side-sway using the method of Moment Distribution and draw the elastic deformation curve.
7.Analyse simple structures under dynamic loads.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Brohn, D. M (2005)
Understanding Structural Analysis, New Paradigm Solutions, 3rd Ed.
,
Other Relevant Texts:
Bolton, A (1994)
Structural Dynamics in Practice: A Guide for Professional Engineers
, McGraw-Hill, USA
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
giovanni.zucco@ul.ie