Unit name | Nonlinear Structures and Structural Stability |
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Unit code | AENGM0057 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Schenk |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Structures and Materials 3 (AENG31200) or equivalent |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit aims to introduce students to fundamental concepts in structural stability and the analysis of nonlinear structures, as well as develop their skills in analysing and interpreting the response of nonlinear structures using commercial finite element (FE) software. This will be achieved through a lecture series complemented by computer labs and will be assessed by means of homework exercises and a project to design and analyse a nonlinear structure.
On successful completion of the unit, the students will be able to:
• recognise and explain different types of structural stability;
• apply analytical and semi-analytical methods for solving problems in structural stability;
• explain fundamental concepts in the numerical analysis of nonlinear structures;
• analyse and interpret the response of nonlinear structures using finite element software;
• apply their knowledge to design and evaluate nonlinear structures;
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
100% Coursework
SP Timoshenko and JM Gere, “Theory of Elastic Stability”
and Structures”