DE6204                             STRUCTURES 3

Level 6                                             Credits 15                                            Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE

DE5206 Structures 2

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

Nil

AIM/PURPOSE

To develop analytical and evaluation skills for use in structural analysis and design.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.    Analyse a range of statically indeterminate structures.

2.    Appraise and evaluate the effects of a range of loads (actions) on structures.

3.    Design a range of structural elements.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

• Single bay and multi-bay frames, computer applications

• Non-directional wind actions on low rise pitched roof buildings, equivalent static earthquake loads on multi-storey structures

• Design pre-stressed concrete beams (Rectangular. T-beams and I-beams), design reinforced concrete beams and columns, design steel work connections