ENGR2842 Structural Engineering 1

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Overview

This topic provides students with an understanding of structural principles for analysis and design. The topics included are: Internal member forces (SFD and BMD), composite bending with transformed sections, deflections of beams, global buckling of slender columns, design of steel beams, concrete mix design, design of standards (e.g., AS3600, AS4100, … For more content click the Read More button below.

This topic provides students with an understanding of structural principles for analysis and design. The topics included are: Internal member forces (SFD and BMD), composite bending with transformed sections, deflections of beams, global buckling of slender columns, design of steel beams, concrete mix design, design of standards (e.g., AS3600, AS4100, AS1170), analysis of statically indeterminate structures, stress transformations including Mohr's circle.

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Aims

Structural engineering deals with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads. All civil engineers must understand the range of tools, materials and techniques available for constructing structures. This is the first of two topics dealing with these issues and focuses mainly on steel and timber construction.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Understand the behaviour of structural beams under flexural loads

Perform fundamental designs of steel beams

Determine buckling loads in slender steel columns

Perform concrete mix designs

Perform fundamental designs of reinforced concrete beams

Be familiar with Australian Standards relevant to all aspects of structural engineering

Determine internal force distribution for statically indeterminate structures

Perform stress transformations

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Assumed knowledge

ENGR2741 Mechanics and Structures or equivalent.

Handbook

Structural Engineering 1

ENGR2842

4.5 Units