CIV4234

Advanced structural analysis (6 points)

(ENG)

Leader: X L Zhao and R Grzebieta

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Coordinate transformation method, minimum potential energy, bifurcation loads, stablity functions, 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: 50% + Students must pass both examination and project components.

Contact Hours: 24 lectures, 24 tutorials

Prerequisites: CIV3221

Corequisites: CIV3222