Department of Civil Engineering

Technology

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY:

CIVIL ENGINEERING

(BEngTech: Civil Engineering)

LEARNING GUIDE (Provisional)

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3A
(STRCIA3, STRCI3A)

JANUARY - JUNE 2024

Lecturer: Mr Florindo Thaimo

(Doornfontein Campus)

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 Quick Help

Where to Start

Check to ascertain that you have the following:

A copy of the learning guide for the Module
The learning guide containing important information will be available on blackboard and discussed
during the first contact session of the semester, please sign the acknowledgement for receipt of
learning guide and return to the Lecturer.
The timetable for the semester will be available for download from the designated platform.
Consultation times with the Lecturer will be done via emails.
Assessment dates will be as per the learning guide.

Action words
Action words that you may be exposed to in this learning guide

Apply Put to practical use or make use of a relevant equation or law.

Calculate Determine the value, using formulae or specific calculation methods.

Group concepts or subjects together based on certain characteristics or

Classify
commonalities.

Point out the similarities and differences between objects or points of view.
Compare
The word contrast can also be used.

Transform a quantity expressed in one unit to a quantity expressed in another

Convert
unit.

Define Give a short and clear description of a term or concept.

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Demonstrate Show clearly/prove/make clear by reasoning or evidence/illustrate and
explain, especially with many examples.

Derive Deduce or infer something from the given information.

Tell in detail how a process works or how a subject appears. You need not
Describe
comment on the process or the subject or give your own point of view.

Differentiate Find differences between objects or statements.

Explain terms or concepts in your own words. Give comments or give your
Discuss
own point of view.

Distinguish Write down the differences between subjects or concepts.

Draw Create a drawing, diagram or representation of a subject or concept.

Write about the subject in your own words. Clarify or give reasons – it may be
Explain useful to use examples or illustrations. You must prove that you understand
the content.

Formulate Express in a concise, systematic way.

Identify Establish the identity or recognise a process.

Illustrate Explain by means of detailed descriptions and drawings.

Interpret Explain or clarify the meaning of a concept/value.

List/Name Briefly write down the facts or main points.

Motivate Give reason(s) for your answer.

Name Nominate or specify a site or process.

Organise Arrange data according to certain criteria.

Predict Use the facts available to derive an outcome.

Relate Show the relation/connection of entities, how the concepts can be linked.

Solve Find an answer by using critical thinking and/or calculations.

Summarise Briefly state/list/write down only the most important detail/facts.

Show insight into or know the meaning/nature of a concept or term; to

Understand
comprehend.

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 Table of Contents
Quick Help ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Where to Start ........................................................................................................................... 2

Action words that you may be exposed to in this learning guide ................................................... 2
Section A: Administrative details ............................................................................................................. 6
Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 6

Contact Information .................................................................................................................. 6

Lecture / Work Schedule .......................................................................................................... 7

Policies and Procedures........................................................................................................... 8

Regulations ............................................................................................................................... 8

Plagiarism .................................................................................................................................. 9

Grievance procedure ................................................................................................................ 9

Sick tests ................................................................................................................................... 9

Class attendance..................................................................................................................... 10

Prescribed reading/ text book/ reading package: ................................................................. 10

Library...................................................................................................................................... 10

Additional requirements ......................................................................................................... 10

Section B: Information sheet on academic programme quality..................................................... 11

Entry requirements ................................................................................................................. 11

Module NQF level .................................................................................................................... 11

Duration of module ................................................................................................................. 11

Purpose of the module ........................................................................................................... 11

Module learning outcomes ..................................................................................................... 13

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 Module assessment methods ................................................................................................ 13

Teaching and learning strategy ............................................................................................. 13

Section C: Assessment guidelines ........................................................................................................ 14

Assessment schedule / opportunities ................................................................................... 14

Assessment mark allocation .................................................................................................. 14

Examination entrance / Promotion requirements ................................................................. 14

Assessment strategy / method ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Feedback mechanisms ........................................................................................................... 14

Section D: Facilitation of learning .......................................................................................................... 15

Learning unit: ... ...................................................................................................................... 15

Practical Learning unit: .......................................................................................................... 15

Section E: ECSA Graduate Attributes (GA) ......................................................................................... 16

Acknowledgement .................................................................................................................. 16

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 Section A: Administrative details

Welcome

Welcome to Civil Engineering Technology

Contact Information

Head of Department: DR. N Ngcobo (011) 559 6854

Departmental Secretary: Miss K Maganadisa (011) 559 6757
Departmental Liaison Officer: Mr. L. Kgosing (011) 559 6481
Module Lecturer: Mr. F Thaimo (011) 559 6046

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Lecture / Work Schedule

The following Table details the lecture / work schedule for this Module:

Wk Test Dates
Description
#

1 Plastic Theory (12-02-2024)

1 Plastic Theory (14-02-2024)

2 Plastic Theory (19-02-2024)

2 Plastic Theory (21-02-2024)

3 Plastic Theory (26-02-2024)

3 Plastic Theory (28-02-2024)

4 Plastic Theory (04-03-2024)

Test 1
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(Chapter 1 Plastic Theory 05-03-2024)

5 Moment Distribution (06-03-2024)

5 Moment Distribution (11-03-2024)

6 Moment Distribution (13-03-2024)

6 Moment Distribution (18-03-2024)

7 Moment Distribution (20-03-2024)

7 Moment Distribution (03-04-2024)

8 Moment Distribution (08-04-2024)

8 Strain Energy (15-04-2024)

Test 2
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(Chapter 2 Moment Distribution 16-04-2024)

9 Strain Energy (17-04-2024)

10 Strain Energy (22-04-2024)

10 Strain Energy (24-04-2024)

11 Strain Energy (29-04-2024)

11 Strain Energy (06-05-2024)

Strain Energy (06-05-2024)

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 Laboratory Practical (Model Truss)
12
(07-05-2023) – GA2

Strain Energy (08-05-2024)

Strain Energy (13-05-2024)

12 Test 3
(Chapter 3 Strain Energy 14-05-2024)
Laboratory Practical (Model Trusses)
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(15-05-2023) – GA2

Submission of Practical reports Report submission

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(20-05-2023) – GA2

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Policies and Procedures

Regulations

The UJ's educational policy, General RegulationS and Faculty Regulations are applicable and are
available for scrutiny at the faculty office.

Give special attention to the following rules stipulated in the Faculty Regulations.

• 6.1.2 No student may attend lectures or any contact sessions in a module, receive study
material or supervision, have access to any electronic study material or sources, or be
assessed in a module if he/she is not a registered student at the UJ for the relevant Module
for the academic semester/year concerned.

• 6.1.3 No assessment result is official if a student was not registered for a module in the
specific academic year.

• 6.1.4 Any student who is not registered for a relevant module and is present in an assessment
venue with the intention of taking part in the assessment is guilty of fraud and may face
disciplinary procedures or legal action.

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Plagiarism

Dishonesty and plagiarism are not tolerated and will be punished. Plagiarism is the verbatim (word-
for-word) use of another's work and presenting it as if it were one's own.

It is important to acknowledge any thoughts, ideas and information which are not your own. It is also
important to use a standard form of referencing to provide all relevant information that will help any
person who may be interested to read further about the information. As a result, you need to keep
an accurate record of collecting your data.

• You will be required to cite your source(s), especially when referring to an item within your
text. You are also required to indicate the reference where the citation can be found at the
end of your work.

• The different departments within the University may require you to use a particular (or
different) way of citation. It is therefore important for you to enquire and adhere to the
requirements set by your departments.

• The proper procedures are laid down by the University and the Faculty responsible for
strategies that prevent, monitor and handle acts of plagiarism.
Copyright issues are handled in accordance with DALRO principles and procedures.

Grievance procedure

A student with a grievance must follow the Faculty's grievance procedure. If the student experiences
any problems in this Module, please discuss the problem with the following persons in the given
order.

• Lecturer

• Head of the Department

• Head of the School

• Deputy Dean of the Faculty

• Dean of the Faculty.

Sick tests

In the event that a student misses a test due to illness, the student must communicate this to the
secretary of the Department as soon as possible. The circumstances will be assessed by a panel
that will decide whether the student can be granted the sick test.

The following valid reasons for being absent will be accepted:

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 • Illness or other medical reasons. A genuine doctor's certificate must be presented. A one-
day ill health certificate is not accepted

• Compassion. Proof must be presented

The sick test will be written on the dates that will be announced by the panel in due course.

Class attendance

Lecturing time is of the essence, and punctuality is, therefore, vital. To ensure that time is used
optimally, students must be in class ready before the start of each lecture session.

Prescribed reading/ textbook/ reading package:

1. Lecture Notes
2. Structural Analysis fifth edition by Aslam Kassimali; Structural Analysis by RC Hibbeler
Students are advised to visit the library to obtain further information (books) relevant to the concepts
outlined in this Module.

Library

Please contact the librarian for information on different resources available using the library link on
the UJ website or library live on your Edulink site.

Additional requirements

Learners are expected to use the knowledge from previous courses: Theory of Structures 1B,
Structural Analysis 2B, Mathematics and Physics).
Learners are expected not to disturb other learners during lectures.
The Lecturer has the right to suspend students from classes in the event of unacceptable conduct.
Announcements are made during the semester on an ongoing basis. This important information will
not be heard by an absent learner.
Learners are required to sign the acknowledgement Slip at the end of the learner guide, thereby
acknowledging that they have read and understood the learner guide for this Module. The slip should
then be neatly cut from the page and returned to the Lecturer.
Assignment marks for students repeating the Module cannot be carried over from previous years.

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Section B: Information sheet on academic
programme quality

Entry requirements

Pre-requisite for this Module: Theory of Structures 1B, Strength of Materials 2A, and Structural
Analysis 2B

Module NQF level

NQF level 7
Credits 14
Study Field Engineering
Subfield Civil Engineering Technology

Duration of Module

The module duration is one semester, approximately 14 Weeks.

Purpose of the Module

The primary purpose of this Module is to introduce the students to relatively advanced methods of
analysis of structural systems, which include main topics (Plastic Theory, Moment Distribution and
Strain Energy).

Learning
Topic Critical Cross-field Outcomes
unit:

Upon completion of this chapter, the student

shall be able to:
Learning
Plastic Theory ▪ Describe the concept of plastic hinge,
unit 1
collapse load, and plastic bending
moment.

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 ▪ Calculate plastic modulus and shape
factor of a section of a structural member
▪ Apply the static method to determine the
collapse load or plastic bending moment
of statically determinate and statically
indeterminate beams.
▪ Apply the virtual work method to
determine the collapse load or plastic
bending moment of statically
determinate and statically indeterminate
portal frames and beams.
▪ Determine the collapse mechanism for a
portal frame (beam, sway, or combined
mechanism).
▪ Calculate the support reactions, and the
relevant values of shearing forces,
bending moments, and axial forces on
the verge of collapse of the structure.
▪ Draw/sketch the axial force, shear force
and bending moment diagrams on the
verge of collapse of the structure.

Upon completion of this chapter, the student

shall be able to:
▪ Explain the meaning of the relative
stiffness of a structural member and a
distribution factor.
▪ Apply the Moment Distribution
techniques to determine the member
Learning end/reactant bending moments of
Moment Distribution
unit 2 statically determinate and statically
indeterminate structures (Beams and
Frameworks).
▪ Calculate the support reactions and the
relevant values of shearing forces,
bending moments, and axial forces.
▪ Draw/sketch the axial force, shear force
and bending moment diagrams.

Upon completion of this chapter, the student

shall be able to:
Learning
Strain Energy ▪ Explain the concept of strain energy and
unit 3
work done.
▪ Describe Castigliano’s teheorem I and II.

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 ▪ Apply Castigliano's theorem I to
determine deflections on statically
determinate truss structures, single-span
beams, and frames.
▪ Apply Castigliano's theorem II to
determine member force/s on a single
redundant truss structure, single span
beams, and frames.

Module learning outcomes (Summary)

At the end of this Module, you should be able to:

▪ Apply plastic theory to analyse determinate and indeterminate structures (i.e. predict collapse
mechanism, calculate collapse loads and plastic moments, and obtain all measurable
quantities in a structural system when it is on the verge of collapse). (Beams and Portal
Frames)

▪ Apply Moment Distribution techniques to analyse determinate and indeterminate structures

(Beams and Frameworks).

▪ Apply the Strain Energy method to analyse statically determinate and single redundant
structural systems (Trusses, Beams and Frames).

Module assessment methods

This is a continuous assessment module. Therefore, there are no written examinations.

The respective outcomes will be assessed in the following manner:
Three (3) written/online tests will take place during the semester as per the lecture/work
schedule and a practical laboratory report. The lab report assesses Graduate Attribute 2
(GA2).
The written/online tests will be 'closed book' written under strict examination conditions.
Communication and the interchange of notes or books during a test are not allowed.

Teaching and learning strategy

An integrated teaching and learning approach is followed in this Module. This means that learning is
facilitated by more than one support resource, e.g., face-to-face contact, self-study and group work.
Each is complementary to the other.

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Section C: Assessment guidelines
(As per UJ policy and Faculty regulations)

Assessment schedule/opportunities

As outlined in the lecture/work schedule.

Assessment mark allocation

Test 1 30%
Test 2 30%
Test 3 25%
Practical Lab report 15%
Total 100%

Examination entrance / Promotion requirements

This is a continuous assessment module. Therefore, there are no written examinations.

For promotion (pass), two things are considered:
1. The student must obtain a minimum average mark of 50% of the assessments (Tests
1, 2 , 3, and the lab report) combined.

2. The lab report assesses Graduate Attribute 2 (GA2). Based on the marking rubric for
this report, the student must demonstrate reasonable competence in the calculations
and the brief discussions on the results and observations. Failure to demonstrate the
required level of competence the student fails the Module.

Feedback mechanisms

For tests 1 and 2 a memorandum will be discussed and given to the learners after the scripts have
been marked. The marks of test 3 and the lab report will be withheld for the purpose of not
publishing the marks.

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Section D: Facilitation of learning

Learning unit: All

Introduction

Learning in this Module takes place on the basis of attending formal lectures and self-study during
the learner's own time. Consultations with the Lecturer are given to assist the learners in better
understanding of the concepts and their application to solving problems.
For consultations, the following may be followed:
a) Students are encouraged to ask questions on any of the contents covered in the previous
lecture sessions before the start of each lecture session. The clarification/explanation will
benefit the entire group.
b) In case of short questions, consult with the Lecturer immediately after the lecture session, or
arrange a suitable time with the Lecturer for questions requiring more extended discussion.
Group discussions are encouraged.
c) Discuss with the Tutor during tutorial sessions or via platforms such as Watsapp.

Practical Learning unit: (Assessment of GA2)

This practical learning unit assesses Graduate Attribute 2 (GA2). Students must
participate in the truss structure modelling and compile individual reports on the
findings/observations. The details of the practical laboratory work will be given in due
course as an experimental laboratory brief or guide. If a student fails to participate in
this lab work, the submitted lab report will not be considered, which means the
student failed the Module.

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Section E: ECSA Graduate Attributes (GA)

Introduction

Exit Level Graduate Attributes (GAs), defined in ECSA documents, are a minimum
assessment requirement students must achieve for promotion (pass) for the Module. ECSA
provides a list of GAs that assesses exit-level modules for the different areas or fields of
study.
This Module assesses GA2, the application of scientific and engineering knowledge.
The details are as given in the Table below.

EXIT LEVEL GRADUATE HOW THIS EXPLANATION OF HOW CONSEQUENCES OF

ATTRIBUTES 2 (GA2): GRADUATE THE GRADUATE NOT ACHIEVING THE
Application of Scientific ATTRIBUTE IS ATTRIBUTE IS ACHIEVED GRADUATE
and Engineering ASSESSED ATTRIBUTE
Knowledge

Description: Apply The students will For satisfactory achievement A second opportunity
knowledge of mathematics, model a truss of the GA in this Module, the will be given to a student
physical sciences and structure in the student must demonstrate who may not have
engineering fundamentals laboratory and competence in the following: achieved the GA for the
(engineering procedures, produce a report student to address the
processes, systems and on the practical 1. Laboratory data shortcomings. The GA is
methodologies) to solve behaviour collection and not achieved if the
well-defined engineering compared to the presentation. student does not
problems through accurate theoretical 2. Analysis using demonstrate reasonable
calculations and behaviour of the appropriate competence after being
measurements of basic SI structure. procedures and given a second
units and dimensions used presentation of results opportunity.
in civil engineering. (numerical/ graphical). Consequently, the
3. Relevant brief student failed the
discussions on the Module.
results and
comparisons between
theoretical and
laboratory
measurements.

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Acknowledgement

I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Learner Surname and Initials)
Student Number ………………………………………………………………
acknowledge that I have read and understood the Learning Guide for Structural Analysis 3A
(STRCIA3)

………………………………………. ………………………….
(Signature) (Date)

(Please tear this page from your Learner Guide and return to your Lecturer at the next lecture)

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