Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
To develop a proper understanding of plastic analysis in mainstream mechanics of structures.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Offshore | Sustained Study | No |
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The major topic of this course is an introduction to modern methods of plastic structural analysis.
The rigid-plastic analysis of beams is introduced along with the upper bound theorem and their importance to engineering design.
Plastic Theory is then extended to the topic of simple frames.
The content of the course:
Plasticity of beams: Kinematics; upper bound theorem; interaction diagram.
Plasticity in frames: Non-sway and sway modes. Uniqueness theorem
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
| Feedback |
Release of worked solutions and annotated submission for individual students. An in-person feedback opportunity will be available. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Identify the ideal boundary conditions which model a real structure. Calculate the plastic collapse load of a simple structure. Solve complex problems or with some degree of novelty in mech. of struc. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Plot an appropriate graph from a given set of data and analyse it Select an appropriate material and shape to prevent the collapse of a simple structure |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate improved skills in algebraic manipulation Demonstrate improved problem-solving skills |
| Conceptual | Understand | The basis of plastic theory as applied to the structural analysis of beams and trusses The application of plastic theory in simplified frame structures |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Retake/resubmit failed element(s) of summative assessment with grade for passed element(s) carried forward from 1st attempt. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | The basis of plastic theory as applied to the structural analysis of beams and trusses The application of plastic theory in simplified frame structures |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Identify the ideal boundary conditions which model a real structure. Calculate the plastic collapse load of a simple structure. Solve complex problems or with some degree of novelty in mech. of struc. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Plot an appropriate graph from a given set of data and analyse it Select an appropriate material and shape to prevent the collapse of a simple structure |
| Conceptual | Apply | Demonstrate improved skills in algebraic manipulation Demonstrate improved problem-solving skills |
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