EG5559 - Structural Dynamics (Distance Learning)

Credit Points: 15

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Paul C Davidson

Pre-requisite(s): None

Co-requisite(s): None

Note(s): Available by distance learning only. For students studying for MSc Oil & Gas Structural Engineering

The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the Dynamics of Structures. It will assume no previous familiarity with the subject and will develop the theoretical background of the subject from first principles. Practical methods of solution will be a feature of the course. The course forms a pre-requisite for a subsequent MSc course on Blast and Fire Engineering.

This course is delivered by Distance Learning, where the students will access the teaching content via the web in 4 blocks at 3 week intervals.

The course tutor will have scheduled times of delivery on the on-line forum, as well as contact via email.

1 three-hour examination (50%) and continuous assessment (50%).
Re-sit – 1 three hour exam (100%0 with maximum CAS Mark 9