Structures

• • Introduction to Basic Structural Principles
  • Shape of Structural Components
  • Behaviour and Properties of Materials
  • Equations of Statistics, Movements and Basic Trigonometry
  • Force Systems
  • Pin Jointed Structures
  • Beams
  • Columns

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online Quizzes/Tests
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media
    • Streaming Multimedia
    • Web links

  • Online materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Printable format materials
    • Online Assessment

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-CME170

Special requirements

No special requirements

An introduction to basic structural mechanics, geo-mechanics, loadings on buildings. Design of foundation and basic structural elements.

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• Invigilated Exam (50%)
• Case Study (30%)
• Test (20%)

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