Steel structures (6 points)
(ENG)
Leader:
Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Knowledge · the concepts of load and resistance, load factors and capacity factors, and the design criterion for strength of structures · representation of loads on structures · the elastic response to applied loads of two dimensional framed structures, continuous beams and trusses · the concept of load path and equilibrium applied to framed structures · distinctions between braced and unbraced frames and their identification · flexural strength of beams based upon section capacity, excluding lateral buckling · flexural buckling and strength of pin ended columns, with application to symmetric compact section steel columns · interaction of axial force and bending moment in the ultimate strength of steel beam columns Skills · analyse statically determinate frames and pin-jointed trusses by method of sections (and joint equilibrium for trusses) · analyse braced and unbraced frames using software Spacegass or Microstran · determine moment-curvature relationship up to collapse of steel beams of compact cross-section · determine capacity envelope for interaction of axial force with bending moment in compact steel beams, with extensions to asymmetric cross-sections · visualise bending moment and shear force diagrams, and load paths through structures, · set up structural layouts for rectangular framed buildings · use simplified structural modelling for initial sizing of members · determine the envelope of maximum load effects on structures Attitudes · Through an engineering project that is within the students' life experiences (ie design of a multi-storey carpark), students should see the relevance of the study of this unit to their future careers · They will develop confidence in the use of standard analysis methods and computer software · Students will further develop their group work and communication skills (particularly in report writing).
Assessment: Examination (3 hrs) 50%, practical/project work 50%
Contact Hours: 48 contact hours
Prerequisites: ENG1210
Prohibitions: CIV2222
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