Plastic design and analysis
P Grundy
6 points * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Clayton
Objectives To develop an understanding of the inelastic behaviour of structures and hence of the significance of ultimate member strength in design; the competence to determine collapse load of structures and the corresponding ductility requirements; and the ability to perform efficient lower bound design of industrial building frames and bridges.
Synopsis Limit capacity of cross-sections subjected to axial force and bending moment; the dual upper and lower bound theorems; application to continuous beams and frames, and laterally loaded plates; plastic design of industrial steel portal frames and connections; yield line method and Hilleborg strip method for reinforced concrete slabs; shakedown theory for bridge deck design; ductility requirements.
Assessment Examination (3 hours ): 60% * Other assessment: 40%
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