CIVIL 211 : Structures and Design 1
Engineering
2021 Summer School (1210) (10 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course builds on concepts introduced in CIVIL 210 Introduction to Structures, such as equilibrium, free body diagrams and beam bending theory with the aim of expanding and improving understanding of structural behaviour and providing analytical techniques to facilitate quantitative assessment of that behaviour. Principles of mechanics are further developed with an emphasis on their application to the analysis of structures. The course will explore the concept and application of the Slope Deflection Method, using Fixed End Moments (FEM). Examples will be based on real structures where possible and links with the design standards demonstrated where possible. New concepts include methods of calculating deflections, buckling of columns, analysis of indeterminate structures, shear stresses and torsion. For students majoring in structures, this course lays the foundations for ensuing structural design courses. For students with other majors, this course forms the minimum necessary engineering knowledge and enhances understanding of the structures that inevitably form part of most engineering projects, and facilitates interaction with the designers and constructors of those structures.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
Learning Outcomes
- Sketch out direction of reactions, deflected shapes, bending moment diagrams, shear force diagrams and axial force diagrams (Capability 1.1)
- Set up and solve the equation governing the buckling of a column for a range of support and loading conditions. (Capability 1.1 and 2.1)
- Calculate shear stresses produced by shear forces and/or torsional moments in beams. (Capability 1.1 and 2.1)
- Calculate elastic deflections of simple structures using the unit load theorem. (Capability 1.1 and 2.1)
- Analyse simple indeterminate structures, including beams, frames, trusses and mixed systems by the flexibility method. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 4.1 and 4.2)
- Use and apply all of the above to practical engineering problems. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 4.1 and 4.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Online quiz | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 70% | Individual Examination |
| 2 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||||
| Online quiz | ||||||||||
| Final Exam | ||||||||||
50% in exam is required to pass the course.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 10 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 10 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 36 hours of lectures, a 11 hour tutorial, 60 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 40 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including lectures to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including [tutorials/labs] will not be available as recordings.
The course will include live online events including tutorials.
Attendance on campus is required the test and exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Health & Safety
- Labs will take place in MDLS Flexible. Fully covered shoes must be worn during the activity.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.