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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical

Module Offerings

5511NCCG-APR-PAR
5511NCCG-JAN-PAR
5511NCCG-SEP-PAR
5511NCCG-SEP_NS-PAR

Aims

The aims of the module are to teach the theory required for analysing beam deflections, instability, and criteria for strength. To development of an appreciation of the Direct Stiffness method, the nature of elastic stability, the need for failure criterion and the nature of plastic strain is also covered. The student will be able to establish whether certain common types of structural component, under given loading conditions, are strong enough and are safe against buckling failure. To introduce the student to the methods used in the analysis of structures made of composite (i.e. non-homogeneous) materials.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Load distribution in statically determinate systems - principles of equilibrium. Direct Stiffness Method (DSM) Symmetric and unsymmetric beams under bending loads - stresses and deflections. Yield criteria and elementary plasticity. Macaulay's method to determine the deflection of beams. Introduction to energy methods in structural analysis - calculation of deflections. Structural instability - Euler method Composite structures

Assessments

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