CIVIL 210 : Introduction to Structures
Engineering
2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course, together with CIVIL 211 and 250 form the core Part 2 structural engineering content of the BE Civil programme. Principles of equilibrium and elasticity are applied to structures and components in order to determine internal forces (actions) and deformations. The techniques of structural analysis that are developed are an essential tool in the design process.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
Learning Outcomes
- Apply equilibrium principles to analyse the internal and external forces of statically determinate structures such as, beams, simple frames, truss, gravity dams, retaining walls and arches. (Capability 1.1, 2.1 and 3.2)
- Apply free body diagram concepts to determine internal actions – axial force, shear force bending moment and torque (Capability 1.1, 2.1 and 3.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding basic structural engineering lexicon, for instance loading, support, internal action, strength, stiffness, stress, strain and stability. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 4.2)
- Apply load collation and load path concepts to derive idealised design loading for different structural elements. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Understand and explain the origins of key concepts within the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD), such as strength and serviceability limit states, nominal loads and strength, load factors, strength reduction factors, design loads and reliable strength. And hence apply LRFD to assess the safety of simple statically determinate structures. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.2)
- Evaluate various plane section constants (e.g. x̄, ȳ, A, I, Q…) from first principles or with the help of established theorems such as parallel axis and perpendicular axis theorem. Furthermore, appraise the efficiency of cross-section shape selection as structural element based on engineering beam theory. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Evaluate and apply Mohr circle techniques to solve stress transformation problems and evaluate principal stress and strain values. Apply appropriate failure theories to evaluate the safety of simple structural elements. (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2)
- Evaluate, apply and derive on key engineering beam theory relationships from a first principle standpoint. Evaluate flexural stress distribution, elastic deformation for simple bending and combine bending problems. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Understand and apply beam shear theory to evaluate shear stress distribution and shear flow for open and closed thin-walled sections. (Capability 1.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Understand and apply moment-curvature relationships (and by extension moment-area method) to evaluate the bending deflections of simple determinate structures, and to solve simple statically-indeterminate beam problems (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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| Test | 30% | Individual Test |
| Assignments | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Project | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 40% | Individual Examination |
| 4 types | 100% |
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Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 3 hours of lectures, an 1 hour tutorial, 3 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 4 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation, on average per week
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.