Dr. Michael Tait

3 unit(s)

Formulation of equations of motion; one degree-of-freedom systems: undamped, damped, free vibration, forced vibration, nonlinear systems; numerical techniques: time domain, frequency domain. Multi-degree-of-freedom systems: modal analysis, characteristics of Eigen value problems, applications; continuous systems; dynamic loads: earthquake and wind loading, vibrating machines, moving loads.

3 unit(s)
Numerical techniques including error analysis, root finding, linear algebraic equations, curve fitting, integration and differentiation, ordinary differential equations; sensitivity analysis; use of several software packages for numerical analysis; civil engineering applications.
Two lectures, one lab, one tutorial; first term
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in CIVENG 2P04

4 unit(s)
Structural analysis and modelling of linear elastic truss, beam and frame structures; stress resultants and deformations of statically determinate structures; methods for analysis of indeterminate structures; stiffness matrix method; plane frame computer analysis.
Three lectures, one tutorial; first term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 2C04 and CIVENG 2P04