STEN2004

STEN2004: Structural Mechanics

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Which units require STEN2004?

STEN2004 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is STEN2004 about?

This unit examines methods of calculating stresses and strains in materials under a range of different loading conditions. Geometric and material properties are examined and utilised to calculate normal and shear stresses and strains due to applied axial, bending, shear and torsion actions. The basic relationships between normal stress and strain are expanded upon with investigation into general beam equations and general strain equations, enabling the solution of problems involving compatibility, composite beams, unsymmetrical bending, plastic behaviour of beams and combined actions. Techniques to determine shear stresses and strains due to shear forces and torsion actions in circular and non-circular sections are introduced. Biaxial Stress systems, and the combination of normal and shear stresses, are analysed using Mohr’s circle and stress transformation methods.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (1092)

Field of Education030903 Structural Engineering

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Science Laboratory3 x 2 hours semesterly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

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MATH1017Advanced Calculus 1
MATH1018Advanced Linear Algebra 1
MATH1016Calculus 1
MATH1020Calculus for Engineers
MATH1015Linear Algebra 1
MATH1019Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
MATH1021Accelerated Mathematics for Engineers