Extreme Loading of Structures

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

• Admission to Master of Engineering (Structural Engineering) OR
• Admission to Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) OR
• Admission to Master of Engineering Structures

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Learning in this subject will be assisted by knowledge gained in the following:

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

At the conclusion of this subject students should be capable of modelling a variety of abnormal loads based on advanced concepts for structural engineering analyses and integrating the modelling methodologies with modern design philosophies and performance based principles. Topics include design loads philosophies and codification issues, and modelling loadings arising from earthquakes, blasts, impact and wind.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Use risk analysis techniques to inform performance based design criteria
• Use numerical techniques to model both the loading and response of structures to the transient actions of earthquake ground shaking, accidental impact, strong wind and blast
• Assess the output to these models to inform the design process for safety and serviceability

• Two 1000 word assignments, due in week 8 and late semester (15% each)
• One 3 hour examination held in the examination period (70%)

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Proficiency in engineering design
• Capacity for creativity and innovation
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and a commitment to them