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EGB275 Structural Mechanics

Structural Mechanics is an essential knowledge to develop safe, economical and sustainable design of civil engineering structures. Structures are analysed in modern times using computer software; improper usage of these software can lead to disastrous consequences. A clear and in-depth understanding of the principles and methods of analysis of structures is vital for successful practicing in the civil engineering discipline. The aim of this unit is to introduce structural mechanics principles and their applications to enable you to analyse structures prior to their design. The topics taught include moment distribution, bending moment and shear force diagrams for structures using indeterminate analytical and computer methods, principle of virtual work for deflection calculations, transformation of stresses, Mohr’s circle, torsion, shear flow, shear centre, unsymmetrical bending, the principle of compatibility and combined loading of structural members.

Unit information

Unit code: EGB275
Faculty: Science and Engineering Faculty
School/Discipline: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Study area: Engineering
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Semester 1, 2020	24 February 2020 - 19 June 2020	Gardens Point
Semester 2, 2020	20 July 2020 - 13 November 2020	Gardens Point

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Fees

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount: 2020: $1,190
Domestic fee-paying student fee: 2020: $5,100
International student fee (excluding study abroad students): 2020: $5,400

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Guide to fees

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount

For Australian citizens, permanent visa holders and permanent humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course and are eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
as a cross-institutional student who has a Commonwealth supported place at their home university.

Domestic fee-paying student fee

For Australian citizens, permanent visa holders and permanent humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens, who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course and are not eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
as part of a QUT course during Summer Semester
as a cross-institutional student who does not have a Commonwealth supported place at their home university
as a single-unit study student.

International student fee

For international students who study this unit:

as part of a QUT course
as a cross-institutional student.

Previous study requirements

Prerequisites: EGB121 or EGD121 or ENB110

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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