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CIVL2301 – Structural Analysis
2025 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor & Lecturer
Tohid Ghanbari-Ghazijahani
Contact via E-mail
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CIVL1001 or MECH1001
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit prepares students for the structural analysis of elements such as beams, frames, and trusses, equipping them with foundational skills for structural design. Students will first develop an understanding of determinate structures before analysing indeterminate structures for Civil Engineering applications. Topics include structural analysis with a focus on internal force calculations (e.g., shear force, bending moment) and the development of diagrams. Energy methods, deformation compatibility, displacements, deformations, and influence lines are also covered for structures subjected to various forces. This unit serves as an essential foundation for design subjects, including steel, concrete, and timber structures. Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Quality Education; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Convey a sound knowledge of the theory, concepts, and principles for analysing determinate structures.
- ULO2: Analyse and compute reactions and internal forces (e.g. axial forces, bending moments, shear forces), and displacements and deflection with the focus on Civil Engineering structures.
- ULO3: Utilise appropriate principles (e.g. energy principles, deformation compatibility), and methods (e.g. force methods, and the slope-deflection method) to analyse indeterminate structures for Civil Engineering applications.
- ULO4: Establish relationships between concepts in the structural analysis process and their practical applications, with a focus on Civil Engineering structures.
General Assessment Information
To pass this unit:
you need to achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50% across all assessments.
Participation and Attendance:
We strongly encourage all students to actively participate in all learning activities. Regular engagement is crucial for your success in this unit, as these activities provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of the material, collaborate with peers, and receive valuable feedback from instructors, to assist in completing the unit assessments. Your active participation not only enhances your own learning experience but also contributes to a vibrant and dynamic learning environment for everyone.
Late Assessment Submission:
Any late submission requires a Special Consideration application with a genuine reason, in accordance with the Faculty’s policies.
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day a written report or presentation assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. The submission time for all uploaded assessments is 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period will be provided to students who experience a technical concern. For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, please apply for Special Consideration.
Special Consideration:
The Special Consideration Policy aims to support students who have been impacted by short-term circumstances or events that are serious, unavoidable and significantly disruptive, and which may affect their performance in assessment. If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the assessments in this unit on time, please inform the convenor and submit a Special Consideration request through https://connect.mq.edu.au.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Final Project | 30% | No | End of Week 13 |
| Final Examination | 50% | No | TBA |
| Problem set | 20% | No | End of Week 12 |
Final Project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: End of Week 13
Weighting: 30%
Students will demonstrate their ability to apply classroom learning in practical contexts of observing and analysing structures.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Convey a sound knowledge of the theory, concepts, and principles for analysing determinate structures.
- Analyse and compute reactions and internal forces (e.g. axial forces, bending moments, shear forces), and displacements and deflection with the focus on Civil Engineering structures.
- Utilise appropriate principles (e.g. energy principles, deformation compatibility), and methods (e.g. force methods, and the slope-deflection method) to analyse indeterminate structures for Civil Engineering applications.
- Establish relationships between concepts in the structural analysis process and their practical applications, with a focus on Civil Engineering structures.
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 50%
The final examination will assess the students' performance on the content delivered throughout the session.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Convey a sound knowledge of the theory, concepts, and principles for analysing determinate structures.
- Analyse and compute reactions and internal forces (e.g. axial forces, bending moments, shear forces), and displacements and deflection with the focus on Civil Engineering structures.
- Utilise appropriate principles (e.g. energy principles, deformation compatibility), and methods (e.g. force methods, and the slope-deflection method) to analyse indeterminate structures for Civil Engineering applications.
Problem set
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: End of Week 12
Weighting: 20%
Students will be provided with a problem set to complete.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Convey a sound knowledge of the theory, concepts, and principles for analysing determinate structures.
- Analyse and compute reactions and internal forces (e.g. axial forces, bending moments, shear forces), and displacements and deflection with the focus on Civil Engineering structures.
- Utilise appropriate principles (e.g. energy principles, deformation compatibility), and methods (e.g. force methods, and the slope-deflection method) to analyse indeterminate structures for Civil Engineering applications.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The main source is the lecture notes for this unit, and there are references for further study at the beginning of the lecture notes for each chapter.
Unit Schedule
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Unit information based on version 2025.05 of the Handbook