| CODE | CVE3613 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Theory of Structures 2 | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Civil and Structural Engineering | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit focuses on the analysis of statically indeterminate linear and two-dimensional structures using equations of equilibrium and of geometrical compatibility. The study-unit aims to provide methods for establishing the bending moment, shear and deflection values of simple statically indeterminate structures, such as continuous beams, rigid frames, and vierendeel girders. The unit also aims at introducing students to approximate methods of analysis of indeterminate structures. Study-unit Aims: The study-unit aims at focusing on the structural analysis of statically indeterminate linear and two-dimensional structures using the principles of equilibrium and geometrical compatibility. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Understand the principles behind the solution of indeterminate structures; - Explain the basis of classical methods of manual analysis, such as moment distribution, as applied to continuous beams, and portal frames; - Explain the basis of the reciprocal theorem; - Understand the approach to matrix methods of structural analysis; - Explain the use of energy theorems, and the concepts of virtual work; - Explain the difference between elastic and plastic methods of analysis; - Understand the basis of approximate techniques of analysis. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Use simple manual analysis techniques to obtain the bending moment diagrams and shear force diagrams of continuous beams, and simple portal frames; - Use simple matrix methods to calculate the stress-resultants in statically indeterminate structures; - Apply the virtual work approach to obtain deflections of indeterminate structures; - Apply approximate methods of analysis to statically indeterminate multi-storey multi-bay frames. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Marshall, W.T. & Nelson, H.M., ‘Structures’, 3rd Edition (Revised by Bhatt, P. & Nelson H.M.), Longman and J.Wiley & Sons, New York, 1990. ISBN No.: 0-582-01527-8 - Ghali, A.,Neville, A.M. & Brown, T.G., ‘Structural Analysis – A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach’, 5th Edition, Spon Press, London, 2003. ISBN No.: 0-412-074613 - Jenkins, W.M., ‘Structural Mechanics and Analysis – Level IV/V’, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1982. ISBN Mo.: 0-442-30361-0 - Timoshenko, S.P. & Young, D.H., ‘Theory of Structures’, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1965. ISBN No.: 0-07-Y85807-1 |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU ARE ADVISED TO TAKE CVE3611 | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Jeanette Mireille Abela |
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