Structural Mechanics 2 (CIVL 0013)-Spring-20-Assignment2-A&B-QP

IN SEMESTER INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

Module Code: CIVL 0013 Module Name: Structural Mechanics 2

Level: 2 Max. Marks: 100

Instructions to Student
 Answer all questions.
 Deadline of submission: 12/07/2020 23:59
 The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage of
the assignment which is 50 marks
 Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is
submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
 Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 22/07/2020
 Individual data (dimensions, loads and other relevant values) are provided in the Excel
Sheet

Module Learning Outcomes

The following Los are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully

1. Explain, evaluate, and apply a range of structural analysis methods to statically determinate and
indeterminate structures.
2. Use qualitative and handwritten analysis to solve a range of structural problem.

Assignment Objective
1. Use the knowledge of different analysis methods learned in lectures to solve the task given in this
assessment.
2. Use qualitative and handwritten analysis to solve a range of structural problem.

Assignment Tasks
1) A 3d View and a plan is shown in figure 1a and figure 1b respectively. Each student need to analyze
the structural elements using the Double integration method, Moment Distribution method, Strain
Energy Method, and Buckling of column concepts. The type of structural elements to be analyzed are
mentioned below and in excel sheet. Each student has been provided with different values of the
dimensions, loads and material properties. (100 Marks)

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Figure 1a. (3D View)

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C1

Figure 1b. (Plan)

Note:- Marks distribution of each task are provided in the Marking Grid at the end of the Coursework
brief
Q1. Double Integration Method (Beams)

For Beam B1 (Axis C-C) as shown in Figure 2

a) Find the degree of Indeterminacy

b) Using Double Integration Method, find deflection at mid spans & Slope at supports.
c) Find reactions, Draw S.F.D, and Draw B.M.D."

Figure 2. Beam 1 (Double Integration)

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Q2. Slope Deflection Method (Frames)

For Frame F (Axis C-C) as shown in Figure 3

a) Find the degree of Indeterminacy.

b) Using Slope Deflection Method, find slope and reactions at supports.
c) Using Slope Deflection Method, draw B.M.D and S.F.D

Figure 3: Frame F (Slope Deflection)

Q3. Moment Distribution Method (Continuous Beam)

For Beam B2 (Axis B-B) as shown in Figure 4

a) Find the degree of Indeterminacy.
b) Using Moment Distribution Method, Draw B.M.D and S.F.D and Find reactions at all supports.

Figure 4: Continuous Beam B2 (Moment Distribution)

Q4. Strain Energy Method (Truss)

For the truss shown in the Figure 5

a) Find the degree of Indeterminacy.
b) Calculate the vertical deflection of joint F. If the load (W) value is doubled, what is the vertical
deflection at F?

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Figure 5: Truss (Strain Energy)

Q5. Buckling of Column

"Pin- Pin column C1 (Figure 6), is subjected to an axial compressive load (assume: actual load =
2.25 R).
a) Determine the maximum axial load it can support before buckling. What is the F.O.S?
b) If ends conditions changed to Fixed (lower) -Pinned, find maximum axial load it can support
before buckling. What is the F.O.S?"

Figure 6: Column C1 (Buckling of Column)

Rules & Regulations:

 All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style.
 The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using
CU Harvard Style, and page numbers.
 Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of
the faculty.
 Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.

REPORT FORMAT
The structure of the current report is expected to contain at least the following.
1) COVER PAGE

 College name & logo

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 Department name

 Student’s name and I.D. number

 Semester: Spring 2020

2) TABLE OF CONTENTS

Provide a table of contents with corresponding page numbers.

3) INTRODUCTION (Maximum 200 words)

In the introduction part of your report, you are attempting to inform the reader about the rationale behind
your work. In other words, you are justifying why your work is an essential component of the module you
are taking (Structural Mechanics 2, CIVL 0013). The introduction is written with the view of introducing
the topic of your coursework and setting it into a broad context, gradually narrowing down to your
learning outcomes. Also, you need to write general concepts on your understanding on the problems
asked on varioud analysis methods thought in this module. You may also state what type of approach you
will be using in your paper for the entire discussion of your topic.

4) ANALYSIS AND RESULTS (1100 words)

This section analysis covers the data collection (from the excel sheet and as well as from codebooks),
analysis methods, mathematical models, and calculations. Critically evaluate the study with all the steps
in detail and drawings/figures wherever necessary.

5) DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION (200 words)

In academic writing, a well-crafted conclusion can provide the final word on the value of your analysis,
research, or paper. Complete your conclusions with conviction! Consider the conclusion from the reader's
perspective. At the end of a paper, a reader wants to know how to benefit from the work you
accomplished in your paper. Include the following in your conclusion.
 How do the ideas in your report connect to what we have discussed in class, or to what scholars
have written in their treatment of your topic?

 What new ideas have you added to the conversation? What ideas do you critique?

 What are the limitations of your data, methods, or results?

 What are the consequences of the strongest idea that comes out of your report?

6) References (minimum 5 references)

Write the list of all the sources of information you have consulted incorporated in the report following
the right format of listing them using the CU Harvard style referencing format of listing. All references
listed can come from websites, journals, reference books magazines and etc. Minimum 8 citations are
mandatory in the report.

Guidelines:

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 Assignment must be computer typed.

 Font - Times New Roman
 Font – Style - Regular
 Font - Size - 12
 Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital, and Underline.
 Word count could be limited to 1500 words.

 Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable
software or by pencil.
 Handwritten assignments will not be accepted
 You can refer books in e-Library or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste
material from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers
should be in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources.

Important Policies to be followed

1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:

MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation
of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of
violation of academic integrity shall be canceled.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below-
mentioned categories:

1. Plagiarism
2. Malpractice
3. Ghost Writing
4. Collusion
5. Other cases
If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the
student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of
plagiarism.
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
I. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in
any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the
assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of
deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.

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II. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the
date he or she is advised to re-submit.
III. If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be
awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one
week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
B. Second offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism
is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of
suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling
session in such cases.
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module
and shall be required to re-register the module
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for
an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student
shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign
an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.

3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation

If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student
shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as
recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic
Affairs.

4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall
fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level
academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.

5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases”
mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an
institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The

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committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take
appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation
which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module
fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.

6. Types/Variations of Cases:
I. If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
II. If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as
having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students
III. If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the
policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
IV. If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment
component (e.g., group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual
reflection), the following will be applicable:
a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group
will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be
applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted
as per the policy.
b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual
assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that
student alone.
c. For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment.

* For further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.

2. Late Submission Regulations:

It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days)
for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the
submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission
till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one
week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded
a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating
circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late
submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the
original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting

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certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision
of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be
applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of
submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if
required.

Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy

To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved
including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are
expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the
following shall apply.

 Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical
standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.

 Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and
approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.

 Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial,
animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety
Committee.

 Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended
uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the
commencement of research.

 Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only
for the intended purpose of research.

Assessment Evaluation Criteria

Classification Knowledge and

Presentation,
And % Range <to be Reflection and Understanding/ Referencing and
Evidence of Reading Grammar and
given as per critical analysis. Application of Bibliography
Spelling
requirement> Theory
Highly competent Extensive Evidence of reading Accurate Excellent
analytical skills and knowledge and an extensive range referencing and presentation,
reflective practice, depth of of educational bibliography logically structured,
Outstanding demonstrating understanding of literature/research correctly using using correct
personal learning principles and and where appropriate grammar and
and growth, insight concepts and /or applicable referencing style spelling, excellent
into required outstanding workplace cross-referencing

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professional values application of strategies, policies and links to

and principles and theory in practice. and procedures. supporting evidence
professional
development
planning.
Strong analytical Excellent knowledge Evidence of reading a Appropriate Good presentation,
skills and reflective and understanding wide range of referencing and competently
practice used, of principles and educational bibliography structured, using
demonstrating concepts and /or literature/research correctly using correct grammar
Excellent personal learning excellent knowledge and where appropriate and spelling, clear
and growth, insight and understanding applicable, referencing style and easy to use links
into required of the application of workplace to supporting
professional values, theory in practice strategies, policies evidence
principles and and procedures.
competencies and
professional
development
planning.
Good use of Good knowledge or Evidence of reading a Generally well Reasonable
analytical skills and key principles and good range of referenced with presentation,
reflective practice concepts and/or educational correct use of the completely
demonstrating good knowledge of literature/research appropriate structured,
personal learning the application of and where referencing style acceptable grammar
and growth, insight theory in practice applicable workplace and spelling,
Very Good Quality
into required strategies, policies acceptable links to
professional values, and procedures. supporting evidence
principles and
competencies and
professional
development
planning.
Acceptable use of Acceptable Evidence of reading Adequate Adequate
analytical skills and knowledge of key an appropriate referencing. presentation and
reflective practice principles and range of educational Generally accurate structure,
demonstrating concepts and/or literature/research use of appropriate acceptable grammar
personal learning knowledge of the and where referencing style and spelling,
and growth, insight application of theory applicable, relevant adequate links to
Good (Acceptable)
into required in practice workplace policies supporting evidence
professional values, and procedures
principles and
competencies and
professional
development
planning.
Adequate use of Adequate Evidence of minimal Adequate Weak presentation ,
analytical skills and knowledge of key reading of referencing. satisfactory
reflective practice principles and educational Appropriate structure, grammar
demonstrating concepts and/or literature/research referencing style and spelling, links to
personal learning satisfactory and where used but may supporting evidence
Adequate/ and growth, insight evidence of the applicable relevant contain some
Satisfactory into required application of theory workplace policies inaccuracies.
professional values, in practice. and procedures
principles and
competencies and
professional
development
planning.

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Little use of Little evidence of Little or no evidence Little or no Poor presentation,

analytical skills and knowledge of key of reading outside of referencing, grammar and
reflective practice principles or the course textbook incorrect style, or spelling, links to
demonstrating concepts and/or and/or reference to very inaccurate use supporting evidence
personal learning little evidence of the relevant work place of appropriate
and growth, insight application of policies and referencing style and/or
into required theory in practice procedures
competencies Unacceptable
and/or professional and/or and/or presentation,
development grammar and
planning. No evidence of No evidence of spelling, structure is
Weak /Poor Professional values knowledge of key reading outside of very poor, links to
and principles not principles or the course textbook supporting evidence
(all learning reflected in the concepts and/or no and/or reference to
outcomes not submission. evidence of relevant workplace
adequately met) application of policies and
and/or theory in practice procedures
Insufficient/no use
of analytical skills
and reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal learning
and growth, insight
into required
competencies and
professional
development
planning

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Marking Grid for Assignment 2

Student Name: - Student Id:-

No. Description Fail Satisfactory Good Very Excellent Outstanding Mark Marks
(0- (50-69)% (70- good (84-90)% (≥ 91%) allotted
49)% 76)% (77- Obtained
83)%
1 Introduction/Report
format
10

2 Double Integration
20
Method (Beams)

3 Slope Deflection
15
Method (Frames)

4 Moment
Distribution
15
Method
(Continuous Beam)

5 Strain Energy
Method (Truss)
15

6 Buckling of Column
10

7 Discussion and
10
Conclusion

8. References
5

Total Marks
Obtained /100

Penalty

Marks after Penalty

Final Marks

Scaled-down to 50

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