CIV5136 Structural analysis
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5136 Structural analysis is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before CIV5136
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After CIV5136
No unit lists CIV5136 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Overview
This unit covers advanced structural analysis techniques that can be used for different structural components. Matrix analysis and application of the finite element method for truss, beam and plate elements are explained. Yield line theory and strut-and-tie model methods are introduced for the analysis of reinforced concrete structures. An introduction to the plastic design concept for engineering practice with particular reference to steel structures is provided. The unit will also 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.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly worksheetsExerciseThreshold hurdle10%
- TestsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- ProjectsProjectThreshold hurdle20%
- 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
Apply the stiffness method of matrix structural analysis.
- 2
Appraise the theoretical basis of finite element methods such as the discretisation process, element formation and shape functions.
- 3
Analyse and design plastically reinforced concrete slabs using yield line theory.
- 4
Analyse and design the steel-reinforced concrete structures using the strut-and-tie model method.
- 5
Appraise the ultimate behaviour of basic structures and materials with reference to the theorems of plasticity.
- 6
Communicate professional decisions to specialist and/or non-specialist audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 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 the 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 the application of problem-solving.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Phu Nguyen
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Phu Nguyen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5136?
CIV5136 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CIV5136 offered?
In 2027, CIV5136 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is CIV5136?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV5136 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.