Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6024
Title: Structural Mechanics
Long Title: Structural Mechanics
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module gives the student an understanding of the analysis of simple frameworks and the determination of shear forces and bending moments.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Determine the forces in pin-jointed trusses and calculate the nodal deflections.
LO2 Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for simple statically determinate beams and frames.
LO3 Determine stresses and strains in axially loaded composite members subjected to direct force and temperature change.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Stress & Strain
Stress and strain in tension and compression. Hooke’s Law, Young’s Modulus. Elasticity and strength properties of principal structural materials, including steel, concrete and timber. Stress-strain diagrams. Introduction to plasticity, fatigue and creep. Compound members subjected to axial load. Temperature stresses.
Frameworks
Forces in statically determinate plane pin-jointed frameworks subjected to loads in plane of framework by graphical and analytical methods, including the method of sections and method of joints. Calculation of deflection of trusses using the Principle of Virtual Work.
Shear Force & Bending Moment Diagrams
Reactions, shear force and bending moment diagrams for cantilevers, simply supported beams and simple statically determinate frames subjected to concentrated and uniformly distributed loads and couples. Relationship between load intensity, shear force and bending moment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Problems on forces in pin-jointed frameworks
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Problems on stress and strain
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Deflection of pin-jointed frameworks
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Problems on shear forces & bending moment diagrams
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material and problem solving Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Derek Seward. (2014), Understanding Structures, 5th. MacMillan, [ISBN: 9781137376565].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • R. Whitlow. (1991), Materials and Structures, Longman, Harlow, [ISBN: 9780582066984].
  • Ray Hulse, Jack Cain. (2000), Structural Mechanics, 2nd. Palgrave, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 978-033380457].
  • Ray Hulse, Jack Cain. (2009), Structural Mechanics Worked Examples, [ISBN: 9780230579811].
  • B J Goodno, J M Gere. (2017), Mechanics of Materials, SI edition, 9th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781337093354].
  • H. Al Nageim, F. Durka, W. Morga, D. Williams. (2010), Structural Mechanics: Loads, Analysis, Materials and Design of Structural Elements, 7th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9780132239646].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 3 Mandatory