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UO Structures 1
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
CIVE 1007
Course Level
Undergraduate
Study Method
100% online
Course ID
163502
Unit Value
4.5
UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes
Duration
10 weeks
Fees
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Course aim
To introduce students to the study of buildings under load, the analysis of simple structures. This includes distinguishing between different types of loads and describing different types of structural members.
Course content
Mathematical methods. Introduction to elementary stability theories, building loads, structural systems, principal components, forces and stresses. Behaviour and analysis of beam, truss and column. Bending, shear, deflection, bearing and stability. Introduction to: equilibrium, structural analysis software, structural property of steel.
Textbooks
Haese, S, Humphries, M & Haese, M 2012, Mathematics for Australia 9, 1st edition, Haese Mathematics, Marleston, South Australia
Prerequisites
Nil
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching Method
Component | Duration | ||
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EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY | |||
Online | 10 weeks x N/A |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Project, Report, Test/Quiz
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
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