Module Details

Module Code: STRU C2501
Module Title: Structural Analysis I
Title: Structural Analysis I
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Ian Maher
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the module are:
(1) to develop an understanding of structural theory and analysis;
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 to draw a shear force and bending moment diagram for statically determinate members.
LO2 to calculate the section properties for symmetrical and non-symmetrical sections.
LO3 to analyse a simple truss using the method of sections and method of joints.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory of Structures
(a) Section properties:- area, second moment of area, elastic modulus and radius of gyration (b) Shear force and bending moment diagrams (c) Theory of simple bending (d) Tension and compression members (e) Effective length and slenderness ratio. (f) Axial capacity of compressive members. (g) Analysis of pinned jointed frames
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment85.00%
Project15.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 85
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In conjunction with 2nd year Architects project , the design of a timber flat roof.
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
An exam covers all the Learning outcomes listed

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 7.42 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • F. Durka; W. Morgan; D. T. Williams; H. Al Nageim. Structural mechanics, Longman Group United Kingdom, [ISBN: 0582431654].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ray Hulse, Jack Cain. Structural Mechanics Worked Examples, Palgrave Macmillan, p.304, [ISBN: 0230579817].
  • NSAI. IS EN 1991-1 Actions on Structures.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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