STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I - VTC

1 Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Department of Construction Page 146 Module Syllabus Module Title STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I Module Code CBE2027 Class Contact Hours 45 hours Module Value Course Code/Level Full-time Mode 51301F Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering /Level 3 Part-time Mode 53201/55201 Diploma in Civil Engineering /Level 3 53301F/55901F Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering /Level 3 Learning Outcomes To achieve this module a student shall be able to: y Appreciate the idealisation of structures; y Acquire the method of ANALYSIS of statically determinate beams with internal hinge; y Acquire the method of ANALYSIS of statically determinate frames; y Understand the theory of torsional shear stress of circular sections; y Acquire the knowledge of stress distribution of short columns.

2 Y Understand the STRUCTURAL behaviour of long columns; y Appreciate the knowledge of plane stress ANALYSIS . Pre-requisite(s): CBE5029 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS Teaching & Learning Strategies Full-time & Part-time Modes This module consists of 30 hours of formal lectures, 12 hours of tutorials and 3 hours of laboratory sessions. Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Department of Construction Page 147 There will be class quizzes at suitable intervals throughout the year to monitor the progress of students.

3 Assessment Scheme Coursework 40% Examination 60% Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Department of Construction Page 148 Content Learning Outcome Indicative Contents 1. Appreciate the idealisation of structures. ( hours) z Appreciate different types of structures and loading.

4 Z Understand the STRUCTURAL representation and idealization, STRUCTURAL components, supports and connections; z Review the equilibrium equations; z Determine the static determinacy; z Construct the free-body diagram. 2. Acquire the method of ANALYSIS of statically determinate beams with internal hinge. (9 hours) z Calculate the reactions by taking the advantage of internal hinge; z Draw the shear force diagram; z Draw the bending moment diagram; z Sketch the deflected shape of the beam. 3 Acquire the method of ANALYSIS of statically determinate frames. (12 hours) z Calculate the reactions by taking the advantage of internal hinge; z Determine the internal forces of the frame members by cutting appropriate sections; z Draw the axial force diagram; z Draw the shear force diagram; z Draw the bending moment diagram 4.

5 Understand the theory of torsional shear stress of circular sections (6 hours) z Appreciate the fundamental theory of torsional shear stress; z Calculate the torsional shear stress and distribution; z Determine the torsional rotation; z Draw the torsional moment diagram along a circular shaft. Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Department of Construction Page 149 5.

6 Acquire the knowledge of stress distribution of short columns. (6 hours) z Identity the criteria of short column; z Calculate the stress distribution on an eccentrically loaded short column; z Appreciate the middle third rule and core of the section. 6. Understand the STRUCTURAL behaviour of long columns. (6 hours) z Identity the criteria of long column; z Understand the concept of effective length in different end restrained conditions; z Define the slenderness ratio; z Calculate the Euler buckling load and stress. 7. Appreciate the knowledge of plane stress ANALYSIS .

7 ( hours) z Appreciate the stress element subject to normal and shear stresses. z Determine the principal stresses and principal planes. z Construct the Mohr s Circle. Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Department of Construction Page 150 Key Skills The following key skills are expected to be demonstrated by the students in their coursework activities under this module.

8 The skills intended shall align with the requirements as described under the Section - Key Skills in the Volume 1 of the Course Validation Document for 51301F/55901/53201/55201/53501/55501 C/D/HD in Civil Engineering Courses. Fundamental Skills Communication, IT and Numeracy ; Information Management Use of Numbers ; Creative Thinking ; Analytical & Problem Solving ; Personal Management Skills Attitudes & behaviour ; Responsibility & Autonomy ; Adaptation ; Continuous Learning ; Wo r k S a f e t y ; Teamwork Skills Working with others ; Participation in Projects & Tasks Reference 1.

9 Hibbeler, R. C., (2006), STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS , 6th Ed, Prentice Hall. 2. Megson, T. H. G., (1987), Strength of Materials for Civil Engineers, 2nd Ed, Edward Arnold. 3. Hsieh, Yuan-Yu, (1995), Elementary Theory of Structures, 4th Ed, Prentice Hall Inc. 4. Morrow, H. I. & Kokernak, R. P., (2006), Statics and Strength of Materials, 6th Ed, Prentice Hall.