Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D10: Structural Steelwork, 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturer
Lab Leader
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas Term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework
Prerequisites
3D4 assumed, 3D3 useful.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- bridge some of the gap between structural analysis, as taught in Parts I and IIA, and practical steel design as presented in design codes; however, although it will refer to the appropriate codes, it will not be an "introduction to the code" module.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- show an understanding of the background to the major codes of practice for structural steel work.
- apply these codes thoughtfully to the design of real steel structures.
- differentiate between the functions of compact, prefabricated sections and lightweight, thin-walled plate-girder members.
- appreciate the vital function of joints and connnectors, and understand the limitation of various jointing techniques.
- understand the performance of civil engineering composite structures.
Content
A separate handout with numerous worked examples covers each of the sections below.
Preliminary Details (1L)
- Steel properties and grading;
- Types of section;
- Principles of Limit-States design;
- Partial safety factors;
- British and European Standards.
Compact Member Design (6L)
- Flexural buckling of columns (axial loads) and effect of elastic restraints;
- Lateral torsional buckling of beams (transverse loads);
- Beam-column buckling using Interaction Equations.
Thin-walled Member Design (3L)
- Local buckling modes for a plate due to compression, bending and shearing;
- Definitions of compactness and effective sections for beams and columns;
- Panel performances in stiffened sections.
Joints and Composite Construction (3L)
- Connections for simple and continuous construction;
- Bolted joints using bearing bolts and friction bolts;
- Welded joints using butt and fillet welds;
- Fatigue life of welds;
- Classification of weld joints;
- Detailing of joints;
- Composite section types;
- Composite section design using headed shear connectors;
- Composite floor slabs using profiled decking.
Coursework
Design of a simple steel structure, using methods from the course. Formal report for assessment. (Dr Seffen)
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Coursework activity #1 title / Interim] Coursework 1 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual/group Report / Presentation [non] anonymously marked |
day during term, ex: Thu week 3 [xx/60] |
|
[Coursework activity #2 title / Final] Coursework 2 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Wed week 9 [xx/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references to this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P6
Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 04/08/2017 12:09
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D10: Structural Steelwork, 2019-20
Module Leader
Lecturer
Lab Leader
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas Term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework
Prerequisites
3D4 assumed, 3D3 useful.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- bridge some of the gap between structural analysis, as taught in Parts I and IIA, and practical steel design as presented in design codes; however, although it will refer to the appropriate codes, it will not be an "introduction to the code" module.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- show an understanding of the background to the major codes of practice for structural steel work.
- apply these codes thoughtfully to the design of real steel structures.
- differentiate between the functions of compact, prefabricated sections and lightweight, thin-walled plate-girder members.
- appreciate the vital function of joints and connnectors, and understand the limitation of various jointing techniques.
- understand the performance of civil engineering composite structures.
Content
A separate handout with numerous worked examples covers each of the sections below.
Preliminary Details (1L)
- Steel properties and grading;
- Types of section;
- Principles of Limit-States design;
- Partial safety factors;
- British and European Standards.
Compact Member Design (6L)
- Flexural buckling of columns (axial loads) and effect of elastic restraints;
- Lateral torsional buckling of beams (transverse loads);
- Beam-column buckling using Interaction Equations.
Thin-walled Member Design (3L)
- Local buckling modes for a plate due to compression, bending and shearing;
- Definitions of compactness and effective sections for beams and columns;
- Panel performances in stiffened sections.
Joints and Composite Construction (3L)
- Connections for simple and continuous construction;
- Bolted joints using bearing bolts and friction bolts;
- Welded joints using butt and fillet welds;
- Fatigue life of welds;
- Classification of weld joints;
- Detailing of joints;
- Composite section types;
- Composite section design using headed shear connectors;
- Composite floor slabs using profiled decking.
Coursework
Design of a simple steel structure, using methods from the course. Formal report for assessment. (Dr Seffen)
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Coursework activity #1 title / Interim] Coursework 1 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual/group Report / Presentation [non] anonymously marked |
day during term, ex: Thu week 3 [xx/60] |
|
[Coursework activity #2 title / Final] Coursework 2 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Wed week 9 [xx/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references to this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P6
Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 28/05/2019 14:13
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D10: Structural Steelwork, 2018-19
Module Leader
Lecturer
Lab Leader
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas Term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework
Prerequisites
3D4 assumed, 3D3 useful.
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- bridge some of the gap between structural analysis, as taught in Parts I and IIA, and practical steel design as presented in design codes; however, although it will refer to the appropriate codes, it will not be an "introduction to the code" module.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- show an understanding of the background to the major codes of practice for structural steel work.
- apply these codes thoughtfully to the design of real steel structures.
- differentiate between the functions of compact, prefabricated sections and lightweight, thin-walled plate-girder members.
- appreciate the vital function of joints and connnectors, and understand the limitation of various jointing techniques.
- understand the performance of civil engineering composite structures.
Content
A separate handout with numerous worked examples covers each of the sections below.
Preliminary Details (1L)
- Steel properties and grading;
- Types of section;
- Principles of Limit-States design;
- Partial safety factors;
- British and European Standards.
Compact Member Design (6L)
- Flexural buckling of columns (axial loads) and effect of elastic restraints;
- Lateral torsional buckling of beams (transverse loads);
- Beam-column buckling using Interaction Equations.
Thin-walled Member Design (3L)
- Local buckling modes for a plate due to compression, bending and shearing;
- Definitions of compactness and effective sections for beams and columns;
- Panel performances in stiffened sections.
Joints and Composite Construction (3L)
- Connections for simple and continuous construction;
- Bolted joints using bearing bolts and friction bolts;
- Welded joints using butt and fillet welds;
- Fatigue life of welds;
- Classification of weld joints;
- Detailing of joints;
- Composite section types;
- Composite section design using headed shear connectors;
- Composite floor slabs using profiled decking.
Coursework
Design of a simple steel structure, using methods from the course. Formal report for assessment. (Dr Seffen)
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Coursework activity #1 title / Interim] Coursework 1 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual/group Report / Presentation [non] anonymously marked |
day during term, ex: Thu week 3 [xx/60] |
|
[Coursework activity #2 title / Final] Coursework 2 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Wed week 9 [xx/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references to this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P4
Understanding use of technical literature and other information sources.
P6
Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 03/08/2018 14:46
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D8: Pre-stressed Concrete (shared with IIA), 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof T Ibell`
Lab Leader
Prof T Ibell
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 16 lectures (including examples classes) + coursework. Assessment: 100% exam
Prerequisites
3D3 and 3D4 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- understand the analysis and design of prestressed concrete.
- understand various issues associated with prestressed concrete which are core to its success.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand the principles of prestressed concrete, and appreciate why it has important structural advantages.
- be able to design and analyse statically determinate, composite and statically indeterminate prestressed concrete structures.
Content
Basic Principles (7L)
Introduction, prestress applications, definitions, section design, Magnel diagram, statically determinate structures, limits on stress, practical considerations, current problems, new horizons, new materials.
Indeterminate beams (3L)
Secondary moments, line of pressure, concordant profiles, design approaches for continuous beams.
Strength Calculations (3L)
Ultimate strength (simple modifications to RC theory), shear failure and prevention.
Losses and the long term (3L)
Loss of prestress, creep, composite construction.
Coursework
This will consist of carrying out a test on a prestressed concrete beam, plus a write-up.
Prestressed Concrete Laboratory
Learning objectives:
- To understand how concrete can be prestressed
- To see the effect which such prestress has on a beam
- To observe failure of a prestressed concrete beam
Practical information:
- Sessions will take place in the Structures Laboratory on dates yet to be determined.
- This activity doesn't involve preliminary work.
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
D1
Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 05/10/2017 16:22
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D7: Concrete Structures, 2018-19
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof C Middleton, Dr J Orr, Dr P Desnerck
Lab Leader
Dr J Orr
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework.
Prerequisites
3D3 assumed
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- carry further basic material on reinforced concrete studied in Part IIA, treat such matters as durability and corrosion, design of beams, slab, columns & frameworks (for shear and torsion as well as bending), but leaving prestressed concrete to 4D8.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- have a good basic appreciation of the constituents and properties of concrete.
- understand deterioration processes affecting reinforced concrete, and how to control them.
- analyse simple concrete structural components and frameworks, and design them to practical requirements.
Content
Background to cement and concrete (1L)
Recent developments
Limit state design (1L)
- Probability concepts: partial safety factors (brief survey)
- Failure case studies.
Material properties (2L)
- Hydration and strength of cement paste;
- Uniaxial properties of concrete;
- Concrete under multiaxial stress.
Durability (2L)
- Net Present Value: whole life costing;
- Deterioration of concrete;
- Water migration through concrete; concrete in fire (brief mention)
- Corrosion of steel in concrete; preventative measures.
Reinforced concrete structures (6L)
- Serviceability: crack widths, deflections (revision)
- Initial sizing of members (revision of 3D3)
- Beams, slabs and frameworks at ultimate limit state;
- Column design, instability;
- Shear failure (and fracture mechanics);
- Truss analogy, torsion;
Coursework
This will consist of two parts (i) witnessing experimental laboratory techniques in the context of reinforced concrete testing, plus short write-up, and (ii) a short design exercise.
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Coursework activity #1 title / Interim] Coursework 1 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual/group Report / Presentation [non] anonymously marked |
day during term, ex: Thu week 3 [xx/60] |
|
[Coursework activity #2 title / Final] Coursework 2 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Wed week 9 [xx/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P8
Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 25/09/2018 07:39
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D7: Concrete Structures, 2025-26
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof C Middleton, Dr J Orr, Dr P Desnerck
Lab Leader
Dr J Orr
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework.
Prerequisites
3D3 assumed
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- carry further basic material on reinforced concrete studied in Part IIA, treat such matters as durability and corrosion, design of beams, slab, columns & frameworks (for shear and torsion as well as bending), but leaving prestressed concrete to 4D8.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- have a good basic appreciation of the constituents and properties of concrete.
- understand deterioration processes affecting reinforced concrete, and how to control them.
- analyse simple concrete structural components and frameworks, and design them to practical requirements.
Content
Background to cement and concrete (1L)
Recent developments
Limit state design (1L)
- Probability concepts: partial safety factors (brief survey)
- Failure case studies.
Material properties (2L)
- Hydration and strength of cement paste;
- Uniaxial properties of concrete;
- Concrete under multiaxial stress.
Durability (2L)
- Net Present Value: whole life costing;
- Deterioration of concrete;
- Water migration through concrete; concrete in fire (brief mention)
- Corrosion of steel in concrete; preventative measures.
Reinforced concrete structures (6L)
- Serviceability: crack widths, deflections (revision)
- Initial sizing of members (revision of 3D3)
- Beams, slabs and frameworks at ultimate limit state;
- Column design, instability;
- Shear failure (and fracture mechanics);
- Truss analogy, torsion;
Coursework
This will consist of two parts (i) witnessing experimental laboratory techniques in the context of reinforced concrete testing, plus short write-up, and (ii) a short design exercise.
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Coursework activity #1 title / Interim] Coursework 1 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual/group Report / Presentation [non] anonymously marked |
day during term, ex: Thu week 3 [xx/60] |
|
[Coursework activity #2 title / Final] Coursework 2 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Wed week 9 [xx/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P8
Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 04/06/2025 13:28
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D7: Concrete Structures, 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof C Middleton, Dr J Orr
Lab Leader
Dr J Orr
Timing and Structure
Michaelmas term. 12 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework.
Prerequisites
3D3 assumed
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- carry further basic material on reinforced concrete studied in Part IIA, treat such matters as durability and corrosion, design of beams, slab, columns & frameworks (for shear and torsion as well as bending), but leaving prestressed concrete to 4D8.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- have a good basic appreciation of the constituents and properties of concrete.
- understand deterioration processes affecting reinforced concrete, and how to control them.
- analyse simple concrete structural components and frameworks, and design them to practical requirements.
Content
Background to cement and concrete (1L)
Recent developments
Limit state design (1L)
- Probability concepts: partial safety factors (brief survey)
- Failure case studies.
Material properties (2L)
- Hydration and strength of cement paste;
- Uniaxial properties of concrete;
- Concrete under multiaxial stress.
Durability (2L)
- Net Present Value: whole life costing;
- Deterioration of concrete;
- Water migration through concrete; concrete in fire (brief mention)
- Corrosion of steel in concrete; preventative measures.
Reinforced concrete structures (6L)
- Serviceability: crack widths, deflections (revision)
- Initial sizing of members (revision of 3D3)
- Beams, slabs and frameworks at ultimate limit state;
- Column design, instability;
- Shear failure (and fracture mechanics);
- Truss analogy, torsion;
Coursework
This will consist of two parts (i) witnessing experimental laboratory techniques in the context of reinforced concrete testing, plus short write-up, and (ii) a short design exercise.
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Coursework activity #1 title / Interim] Coursework 1 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual/group Report / Presentation [non] anonymously marked |
day during term, ex: Thu week 3 [xx/60] |
|
[Coursework activity #2 title / Final] Coursework 2 brief description Learning objective: |
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Wed week 9 [xx/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
S1
The ability to make general evaluations of commercial risks through some understanding of the basis of such risks.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
P8
Ability to apply engineering techniques taking account of a range of commercial and industrial constraints.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 31/08/2017 07:08
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D6: Dynamics in Civil Engineering, 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof G Madabhushi, Dr J Talbot, Mr F A McRobie and Dr M DeJong
Lab Leader
Dr M DeJong
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 14 lectures + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework
Prerequisites
3D7, 3D2 and 3D4 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- introduce the behaviour and design of civil engineering structures subjected to time-varying loads.
- introduce earthquake-resistant design, dynamic soil-structure interaction, machine foundation design, blast effects on structures and the fundamentals of wind engineering.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- identify cases where a static model of a structure is inadequate, and a dynamic model should be used
- produce a simple estimate of the natural frequency and fundamental natural mode of any linear-elastic structure.
- estimate linear-elastic spring parameters for a given foundation.
- compute the natural frequencies and natural modes of structures using the ABAQUS package and include simple soil models to account for soil-structure interaction.
- estimate the response of complex linear-elastic structures to earthquakes using modal superposition and the response spectrum.
- use elastic and inelastic design spectra, and to understand their form.
- perform simple designs for vibration isolation.
- perform simplified soil stiffness calculations accounting for partial liquefaction, and to use this approach in simple liquefaction resistant designs.
- describe some standard methods of seismic-resistant structural design.
- describe blast processes and their effects on structures.
- appreciate the factors involved in the estimation of wind climates and of structural response to wind.
- understand the various measures that characterise atmospheric turbulence.
- anticipate the circumstances under which aeroelastic phenomena may be problematic.
- estimate the dynamic response of a tall structure in a given wind environment
Content
LECTURE SYLLABUS
Structural dynamics (4L, Dr James Talbot)
Linear Elastic dynamics
á Introduction to dynamic loads in Civil Engineering; dynamic amplification factors.
á Approximate single-degree-of-freedom analysis of complex structures; sway frames; structures with distributed mass.
á Rayleigh's principle; natural frequency of simple systems using energy methods.
á Linear models to represent structures and their relevance; analysis in frequency domain; mode superposition method.
á Modal analysis of vibration; use of finite element packages.
Spectral Analysis & Earthquake Spectra (2L, Dr Matt DeJong)
á Introduction to spectral analysis
á Earthquake Spectra and Design Spectra, Design of linear systems
á Non-linear Spectral Analysis, Ductility in Structures
Application of dynamics in Civil Engineering Structures :
Part A: Soil-Structure Interaction (5L, Dr S.P.G.Madabhushi)
Non-linear Systems
á Sources of nonlinearity in structures and foundations.
á Analysis in time domain; numerical integration of equations of motion.
Seismic design
á Earthquake loading on structures; response and design spectra;
á Structures subject to ground motion; deformations due to lateral accelerations; Newmark's sliding block analysis; concept of threshold acceleration
á Foundations effects; stiffness of soil foundation and soil-structure interaction;
á Pore pressure build-up during earthquakes; partial liquefaction; degradation in soil stiffness; non-linear soil models.
á Liquefaction resistant design, simple examples.
á
Part B : Seismic resistant design, blast effects and wind engineering (3L, Mr F.A. McRobie)
Seismic Resistant Design
á Structural design and detailing considerations.
Blast Loading
á Physics of blasts; blast effects on structures; blast-resistant design.
Wind loading
á Nature of wind;
á Wind forces on structures.
á Response of structures to buffetting. Fluid-structure interaction (vortex-shedding, galloping and flutter). Long-span bridge case study.
Coursework
Seismic analysis of an existing tall building using the ABAQUS finite element package and a study of the effect of foundation softening on the overall structural response. Total time 8 hours.
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Coursework activity #1 title / Interim] Coursework 1 brief description Learning objective:
|
Individual/group Report / Presentation [non] anonymously marked |
day during term, ex: Thu week 3 [6/15] |
|
[Coursework activity #2 title / Final] Coursework 2 brief description Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Wed week 9 [9/15] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
E4
Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 19/01/2018 11:58
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D6: Dynamics in Civil Engineering, 2018-19
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof G Madabhushi and Prof FA McRobie
Lab Leader
Prof FA McRobie
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 14 lectures + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework
Prerequisites
3D7, 3D2 and 3D4 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- introduce the behaviour and design of civil engineering structures subjected to time-varying loads.
- introduce earthquake-resistant design, dynamic soil-structure interaction, machine foundation design, blast effects on structures and the fundamentals of wind engineering.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- identify cases where a static model of a structure is inadequate, and a dynamic model should be used
- produce a simple estimate of the natural frequency and fundamental natural mode of any linear-elastic structure.
- estimate linear-elastic spring parameters for a given foundation.
- compute the natural frequencies and natural modes of structures using the ABAQUS package and include simple soil models to account for soil-structure interaction.
- estimate the response of complex linear-elastic structures to earthquakes using modal superposition and the response spectrum.
- use elastic and inelastic design spectra, and to understand their form.
- perform simple designs for vibration isolation.
- perform simplified soil stiffness calculations accounting for partial liquefaction, and to use this approach in simple liquefaction resistant designs.
- describe some standard methods of seismic-resistant structural design.
- describe blast processes and their effects on structures.
- appreciate the factors involved in the estimation of wind climates and of structural response to wind.
- understand the various measures that characterise atmospheric turbulence.
- anticipate the circumstances under which aeroelastic phenomena may be problematic.
- estimate the dynamic response of a tall structure in a given wind environment
Content
LECTURE SYLLABUS
Structural dynamics (4L, Dr James Talbot)
Linear Elastic dynamics
á Introduction to dynamic loads in Civil Engineering; dynamic amplification factors.
á Approximate single-degree-of-freedom analysis of complex structures; sway frames; structures with distributed mass.
á Rayleigh's principle; natural frequency of simple systems using energy methods.
á Linear models to represent structures and their relevance; analysis in frequency domain; mode superposition method.
á Modal analysis of vibration; use of finite element packages.
Spectral Analysis & Earthquake Spectra (2L, Dr Matt DeJong)
á Introduction to spectral analysis
á Earthquake Spectra and Design Spectra, Design of linear systems
á Non-linear Spectral Analysis, Ductility in Structures
Application of dynamics in Civil Engineering Structures :
Part A: Soil-Structure Interaction (5L, Dr S.P.G.Madabhushi)
Non-linear Systems
á Sources of nonlinearity in structures and foundations.
á Analysis in time domain; numerical integration of equations of motion.
Seismic design
á Earthquake loading on structures; response and design spectra;
á Structures subject to ground motion; deformations due to lateral accelerations; Newmark's sliding block analysis; concept of threshold acceleration
á Foundations effects; stiffness of soil foundation and soil-structure interaction;
á Pore pressure build-up during earthquakes; partial liquefaction; degradation in soil stiffness; non-linear soil models.
á Liquefaction resistant design, simple examples.
á
Part B : Seismic resistant design, blast effects and wind engineering (3L, Prof F.A. McRobie)
Seismic Resistant Design
á Structural design and detailing considerations.
Blast Loading
á Physics of blasts; blast effects on structures; blast-resistant design.
Wind loading
á Nature of wind;
á Wind forces on structures.
á Response of structures to buffetting. Fluid-structure interaction (vortex-shedding, galloping and flutter). Long-span bridge case study.
Coursework
Seismic analysis of an existing tall building using the ABAQUS finite element package and a study of the effect of foundation softening on the overall structural response. Total time 8 hours.
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
[Coursework activity #1 title / Interim] Coursework 1 brief description Learning objective:
|
Individual/group Report / Presentation [non] anonymously marked |
day during term, ex: Thu week 3 [6/15] |
|
[Coursework activity #2 title / Final] Coursework 2 brief description Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Wed week 9 [9/15] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
E4
Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
Last modified: 13/12/2018 12:10
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C9: Continuum Mechanics, 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof VS Deshpande and Dr GJ McShane
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 16 lectures (including examples classes). Assessment: 100% exam
Prerequisites
3C7 assumed; 3D7 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- develop a more in-depth understanding of analytical techniques employed in continuum solid mechanics with particular emphasis on the response of elastic, visco-elastic and plastic bodies.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- show a working knowledge of Cartesian tensor notation
- use the method of minimum potential energy to solve problems in linear elasticity
- understand how to solve viscoelastic problems in 1D and 3D for arbitrary loading time-histories
- know Drucker's stability postulate and understand the implications of convexity and normality
- understand the difference between deformation and flow theories of plasticity
- able to apply slip line field theory as well as upper and lower bound theorems for perfectly plastic solids
Content
This is an advanced course in continuum solid mechanics building on material covered in the Part IIA course 3C7. The aim of the course is to develop a more in-depth understanding of analytical techniques employed in continuum solid mechanics with particular emphasis on the response of elastic and plastic bodies.
Preliminaries (3L, Dr GJ McShane)
- Introduction to indicial notation
- Vectors, tensors and their manipulation
- Stress and equilibrium, strain and compatibility, constitutive relationships
Elasticity and Viscoelasticity (5L, Dr GJ McShane)
- Method of minimum potential energy
- Examples: application to elastic beams and plates in bending
- Deriving constitutive equations for linear viscoelasticity
- Solving viscoelastic problems in 1D for arbitrary loading time-histories
- Viscoelastic analysis in 3D
Plasticity (8L, Prof VS Deshpande)
- Constitutive relationships - Drucker's stability postulate, normality and convexity conditions, yield criteria, flow rules, strain-hardening materials, flow and deformation theories of plasticity;
- Limit analysis theorems;
- Slip-line field theory; the solution of boundary value problems - metal forming, contact problems, cracked bodies.
Examples papers
- Paper 1 - Preliminaries
- Paper 2 - Elastic and viscoelastic analysis
- Paper 3 - Plasticity 1
- Paper 4 - Plasticity 2
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group C Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US2
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to the engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations.
Last modified: 31/05/2017 09:12
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