CIV2206 Structural mechanics
Faculty of Engineering
CIV2206 Structural mechanics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1011 or ENG1001 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before CIV2206
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV2206
4 units list CIV2206 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
This unit involves the study of various loadings (axial force, moment, shear force, toque) as well as the resulting stresses and strains that occur in engineering structures. It builds on aspects taught in the level 1 unit, ENG1011. Topics covered include bending moment diagrams of determinate and indeterminate beam and frame systems, the combination of bi-axial bending and axial stresses (including those resulting from thermal loading); partial and fully plastic section moment capacities; torsion, shear stress and shear flow in beams; and the calculation of reactions and deflections in both determinate and indeterminate systems using both compatibility and the energy method. The theory of elasticity is introduced, covering: the transformation of stress and strain and the calculation of principal and maximum shear stresses and strains; the constitutive relationship between elastic stress-strain behaviour; Mohr's circle; and failure criterion with specific reference to pressure vessels.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly mini testsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Mid-semester testQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle15%
- ProjectsProjectThreshold hurdle25%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse structural behaviour (calculating reactions and bending moment diagrams and deflected shapes) of simple determinate and indeterminate beam and frame systems using qualitative and quantitative methods.
- 2
Identify and determine elastic normal stresses, shearing stresses and shear flow in simple structures as a result of external (including thermal) loading producing internal actions of axial force, bending, torsion and shear.
- 3
Determine the partial plastic and fully plastic section moment capacities of both symmetrical and asymmetrical steel sections.
- 4
Determine deflections in linearly elastic determinate systems.
- 5
Determine stresses and strains (and their relationship) in two dimensions utilising the concepts of principal stress and Mohr's circle, and select and use appropriate failure theories for engineering materials.
- 6
Formulate technical reports and communicate effectively in team assignments, interpreting and analysing experimental data, utilising basic analysis software packages and relating results to the theory taught.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories2 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
In this unit, formal contact hours consist of weekly online workshops and practical classes. Learning in the unit is through multiple methods consisting of:
- Pre-workshop video viewing
- Workshop and practical class engagement
- Completion of weekly practical class mini-tests
- Completion of mid-semester content test
- Completion of two major team projects
In a typical week, you are expected to:
- Watch online content videos prior to attending the online weekly workshop.
- Attend workshop that focuses on the application of the weekly discipline-specific topics with Q&A and examples welcome.
- Perform further self-study by attempting some of the weekly practice questions before your class.
- Work in teams on completing the two major projects for the unit.
- Attend weekly practical classes, work on problems, seek help and complete weekly assessed mini-tests.
Practical class allocation
You allocate yourself via Allocate+ into the weekly 2-hours practical classes which commences in Week 1. You must attend the practical classes you allocate into, as the paper-based mini tests assessment will be held most weeks.
Learning resources
Required resources
- You are expected to bring a laptop to each practice class to access Moodle unit content.
- You will need a working webcam on your laptop or computer if/when working with your project team online.
- Engineering software SPACE GASS – Downloadable onto your computer through the MoVE platform or accessible on laboratory computers.
Technology resources
Computer Program SpaceGass (on MOVE platform or on laboratory computers or can be downloaded on your computer)
Where it fits
CIV2206 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Mavinakere Raghunandan
- Dr Fatemeh Azhari
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Fatemeh Azhari
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV2206?
You need ENG1011 or ENG1001 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CIV2206?
CIV2206 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including CIV3221, CIV3247, CIV3294 and CIV4234. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is CIV2206 offered?
In 2027, CIV2206 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CIV2206?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV2206 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV2206?
CIV2206 is part of Civil engineering.