CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
Faculty of Engineering
CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG2005 and CIV2206.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV4234
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV4234
No unit lists CIV4234 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
This unit covers advanced structural analysis techniques including matrix analysis for truss and beam structures and also the theoretical basis and application of the finite element method for truss, beam and plate elements. The unit will provide an opportunity for you to learn how to analyse a structure using computer packages such as ABAQUS that will be introduced to perform static analysis, dynamic and/or buckling analyses. Comparison between hand calculations and predictions from computer analyses are made wherever practicable.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the stiffness method of matrix structural analysis.
- 2
Apply the coordinate transformation method for matrix structural analysis.
- 3
Identify the theoretical basis of finite element methods such as discretisation process, element formation, shape functions and Gaussian integration.
- 4
Discern simple elements in the finite element method.
- 5
Construct the framework of the finite element method.
- 6
Generate high quality reports for assessing the behaviour of a multi-storey building under static, thermal and dynamic loading using a finite element computer package.
Workload and teaching
2 hours lecture, 2 hours practice including computer laboratories and 8 hours of private study per week.
Where it fits
CIV4234 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- CIVILENG01Civil engineering technical electivesCivil engineeringNo reviews yet
- MAEINFRA01Technical electivesCivil engineering - Infrastructure systemsNo reviews yet
- MAETRAN01Technical electivesCivil engineering - TransportNo reviews yet
- MAEWATR01Technical electivesCivil engineering - WaterNo reviews yet
- MAERSNRG01Technical electivesRenewable and sustainable energy engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Amin Heidarpour Esfarjani
- Dr Kong Sih Ying
Common questions
When is CIV4234 offered?
In 2020, CIV4234 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Which majors and minors include CIV4234?
CIV4234 is part of Civil engineering; Civil engineering - Infrastructure systems; Civil engineering - Transport; Civil engineering - Water; and Renewable and sustainable energy engineering.