CIV2221

Stress and structural analysis

G Taplin, R H Grzebieta and X L Zhao

4 points
* 26 lectures, 12 tutorials and 4 laboratory classes
* First and second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: CIV1210 or ENG1201

Objectives An understanding of the principles of equilibrium, compatibility and constitutive relationships in elastic continuous mediums and structures with uni-dimensional members. Ability to analyse simple situations of structural mechanics, stress and strain, continuous beams and simple frames.

Synopsis Normal and shear stress. Stress and strain at a point. Mohr's circle. Use of strain gauges. Hooke's Law. Theory of elasticity. Superposition. Failure theories based on yield. Stresses due to axial, shear and flexural actions. Moment area method. Analysis of simple statically indeterminate structures by the flexibility method and by the stiffness (slope deflection) and moment distribution methods. Sway of rectangular frames. Buckling of columns with initial imperfections.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 60%
* Laboratory and assignments: 40%

Prescribed texts

Haberfield C M and Holgate A Lecture notes for CIV2221 Dept Civil Engineering, Monash University