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 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG1001 and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV2206
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV2206
5 units list CIV2206 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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, ENG1001. 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly quizzesThreshold hurdle5%
- TestsThreshold hurdle20%
- ProjectsThreshold hurdle25%
- Final asessmentThreshold hurdle50%
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
- Lectures12 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Laboratories1 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.
This unit is delivered in a flipped-learning mode, in which content is supplied prior to the lecture through online videos. The lecture is then an active session in which the learning for the week is consolidated further by application to problem-solving. Throughout the unit, weekly practice classes are used to focus on mastering basic concepts and problem-solving skills. Consolidation of the theory is then assessed through weekly online quizzes and tests. This all forms the basis for the team projects where you apply your learning to practical applications while also improving your teamwork and report-writing skills.
Learning resources
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 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mavinakere Raghunandan
- Dr Elizabeth Sironic
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Elizabeth Sironic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV2206?
You need ENG1001 before you enrol.
What can I take after CIV2206?
CIV2206 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including CIV3221, CIV3247, CIV3284, CIV3294 and CIV4234. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is CIV2206 offered?
In 2021, 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?
No. CIV2206 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CIV2206?
CIV2206 is part of Civil engineering.