CIV4234

Advanced structural analysis

(ENG)

X L Zhao and R Grzebieta

6 points + 24 lectures, 24 tutorials + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: CIV3221 + Corequisite: CIV3222 + Prohibitions: CIV4230, CME4617

Synopsis: Coordinate transformation method, minimum potential energy, bifurcation load, stablity function, elastic buckling load, free vibration with damping, lumped mass modelling method, natural frequency and vibration mode, basis for FE method such as process of discretisation, element types and boundary conditions.

Assessment: Examination: 50% + Project: 40% + Tests: 10%