Undergraduate study

Undergraduate 

Civil Engineering with Architecture BEng/MEng

Structural Analysis 4 ENG4122

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Engineering
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course covers both the theory and application for two areas of structural engineering: free and forced vibrations of simple framed structures, and stability and buckling of beams and framed structures.  Theory lectures are supported by tutorials and course work.

Timetable

2 lectures per week

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Examination (80%), Coursework (20%)

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course aims to:

1) develop an understanding of vibration problems in structural engineering;

2) develop a basic understanding of stability and buckling problems in simple structures;

3) develop an understanding of Eigenvalue problems in structural mechanics.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1) derive critical frequencies and mode shapes for simple vibrating structural systems;

2) compute buckling loads and shapes for beams and framed structures;

3) solve Eigenvalue problems in structural mechanics.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions