Unit information: Structures and Materials 2 in 2012/13

Unit name	Structures and Materials 2
Unit code	CENG25100
Credit points	20
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Dr. Agarwal
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	CENG11700 Structural Engineering 1 (or equivalent)
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

Aims: To analyse simple frames in bending by hand and to understand concepts of the finite element method; To understand the behaviour of structural members under different loading conditions and to calculate the stresses generated; To gain an insight into the behaviour and properties of more common alloy systems, particularly steels; To understand the properties, mix design, testing and site practice of concrete.

Structural Engineering: This part of the course seeks to give students the skills and knowledge required to analyse plane frames and multi-span beams and to determine the resulting stresses. Mathematical models for stress calculations are extended to beams of different cross-sections and elasto-plastic behaviour.

Properties of Materials: Students are given a comprehensive insight into the mysteries of the common alloy systems including irons and steels, stainless steels, copper alloys and aluminium alloys. The aim is to predict properties of alloys via their phase diagrams. Subsequently, concrete mix design and concrete practice is introduced.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, successful students will:

• understand how loads are carried by complex structures and be able to qualitatively draw the forces and deflections in such structures;
• be able to analyse continuous beams and simple 2D frames in bending;
• understand the basic theory of the finite element method and be able to analyse a simple structure;
• be able to calculate stresses caused by bending and torsion of beams of different sections;
• understand the theory of failure of struts and be able to calculate failure loads of typical elements;
• have sufficient knowledge relating to engineering alloys and feel competent to make judgements and discuss the merits, or otherwise, of various materials options.
• have good knowledge of concrete as a building material.

Teaching Information

Lectures, example/computing classes and experimental classes.

Assessment Information

There will be two end of year written examinations one each for Structures and Materials sections of equal weight

Reading and References

• Structural Analysis, by R C Coates, M G Coutie, F K Kong, Chapman & Hall, 1988
• Structures: Theory and Analysis, by M S Williams & J D Todd, Macmillan, 2000
• Mechanics of Materials, by J M Gere, Brooks/Cole, 2001
• Principles of Materials Science and Engineering, W F Smith, McGraw Hill, 1996
• Materials Science and Engineering – An Introduction, W D Callister, Wiley, 1999
• Concrete Practice, G F Blackledge, British Cement Association, 2008.