Assignment

Qualification Unit number and title

Edexcel BTEC HND in Construction & the

Unit 34: Structural Analysis and Design
Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Student name Assessors names

Mr. W.L. Sanjaya Maduranga

Date issued Completion date Submitted on

03/09/2017 19/11/2017

Ass Analysis of statically determinate beams, frames and columns and their
Assignment title
design principles
Learning In this assessment you will have the Evidence
LO Task
Outcome AC opportunity to present evidence that shows (Page
No. No.
(LO) you are able to: No)
Be able to analyse Determination of bending moments and shear
1.1 1.1
bending moments forces for simply supported beams
and shear forces Determination of bending moments and shear
LO1 1.2 1.1
for statically forces for cantilever beams
determinate Determination of bending moments and shear
1.3 1.3
structures forces for three pinned arches
Be able to analyse
Calculate bending deflections for cantilever or
bending 2.1 2.1
simply supported beams using Macaulay’s method.
deflections for
LO2
statically
Calculate bending deflections for cantilever or
determinate 2.2 2.2
simply supported beams using Mohr’s theorems.
structures
Be able to appraise 3.1
the behavior of Determine the axial load carrying capacity of
LO3 elastic columns 3.1 perfectly elastic columns using Euler’s buckling 3.2
subjected to axial formula
3.3
loading
4.1 Produce valid designs for steel beams and columns 4.1
Produce valid designs for reinforced concrete beams
Be able to apply 4.2 4.2
LO4 and columns
design methods
4.3 Produce valid designs for timber beams and posts 4.3
4.4 Produce valid designs for masonry walls 4.4

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:

In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT
and DISTINCTION grades

Grade Descriptor Indicative characteristic/s Contextualisation

M1 Effective judgements have been made.

Suitable c Making of reasonable assumptions where sufficient data has
Identify and apply strategies to find An effective approach to study and research not been provided, Correct judgement taking in column
appropriate solutions has been applied. classification.

Complex information/data has been

M2 Analysing of the beams to find the maximum bending
synthesised and processed.
Select/design and apply appropriate Appropriate learning methods/techniques have moment and the shear force accurately.
methods/techniques been applied.
The appropriate structure and approach has
M3 been used. Introducing proper sign conventions in relevant questions,
The communication is appropriate for Using of proper format for design calculations by mentioning
Present and communicate appropriate
unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media all the references
findings
have been used.
Applying correct boundary conditions for Macaulay’s method,
D1 Conclusions have been arrived at through
Correct plotting of mathematical equations in bending
Use critical reflection to evaluate own synthesis of ideas and have been justified.
moment and shear force graphs.
work and justify valid conclusions

D2
Activities have been planned. Using of correct order of steps in each structural design
Take responsibility for managing and Autonomy has been demonstrated. question
organising activities
Ideas have been generated and decisions
D3
taken. Solving of problems correctly with uniformly distributed loads
Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative Problems have been solved.
thinking Creative thought has been applied.
Please note that for unit assignments Assessors should use these or other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade
descriptors from Annexe C of the HN specification or any other relevant indicative characteristics for the particular assignment. The
indicative characteristic should then be contextualised. Only one indicative characteristic per grade descriptor, M2, M2, M3, D1, D2, and D3
is required.
Assignment brief

Unit number and title Unit 34: Structural Analysis and Design

Edexcel BTEC HND in Construction & the Built Environment (Civil

Qualification
Engineering)
Start date 03/09/2017
Deadline/hand-in 19/11/2017

Assessor Mr. W.L. Sanjaya Maduranga

Analysis of statically determinate beams, frames and columns and their

Assignment title
design principles

Purpose of this assignment

This assignment allows students to analyse beams and frames for bending moments and shear forces
and use those parameters to design the basic elements and different materials.

Parameters
Each student should use the appropriate parameters allocated for them in each question.

Name of the Student 𝑸 (𝒎) 𝑷 (𝒌𝑵) 𝝎 (𝒌𝑵/𝒎)

Aakib 2.0 2.0 3.0
Bhathiya 2.1 1.9 2.9
Damsak 2.2 1.8 2.8
Janith 2.3 1.7 2.7
Kavindu 2.4 1.6 2.6
Leon 2.5 1.5 2.5
Rashini 2.6 1.4 2.4
Rodney 2.7 1.3 2.3
Ruksi 2.8 1.2 2.2
Sanjaya 2.9 1.1 2.1
Sasitha 3.0 1.0 2.0
Shamali 3.1 0.9 1.9
Shanuka 3.2 0.8 1.8
Suraj 3.3 0.7 1.7
Tharindu 3.4 0.6 1.6
Task 1 :

Draw the bending moment and shear force diagrams for given structures

1.1 - (LO 1, AC 1.1)

𝑸𝒎
𝑷 𝒌𝑵
𝑩 𝟎. 𝟓 𝒌𝑵/𝒎
𝑨 𝑪

𝑸 𝑸
𝒎 𝒎
𝟒 𝟐

Figure 1.1

1.2 - (LO 1, AC 1.1)

𝑸𝒎 𝑸𝒎

𝟎. 𝟓 𝑲𝑵/𝒎

𝑨 𝑪
𝑩

Figure 1.2

1.3 - (LO 1, AC 1.2)

B is a hinge and it is the crest of ABC three hinged parabolic arch.

𝟒 𝒌𝑵/𝒎

𝑷 𝒌𝑵
𝑩

𝑸/𝟐 𝒎
𝑨 𝑪

𝑸𝒎
Figure 1.3
Task 2

2.1 - (LO 2, AC 2.1)

Using Macaulay’s method, calculate the maximum vertical deflection for the beam in Figure 1.2
and identify that position.
(E = 200 GPa and the beam has a rectangular section of 90mm x 30mm)

2.2 - (LO 2, AC 2.1)

Using Mohr’s theorems calculate the maximum rotation for the beam in Figure 1.2 and identify
that position.
(E = 200 GPa and the beam has a rectangular section of 90mm x 30mm)

Task 3

3.1 - (LO 3, AC 3.1)

Differentiate short and slender columns.

3.2 - (LO 3, AC 3.1)

Explain how the effective length varies for different supports at the two ends of the column.

3.3 - (LO 3, AC 3.1)

Find the Euler’s buckling load for a column which has a length of Q meters and having a material
compressive strength of 25 MPa. The column has been fixed in both ends. Classify the column as
short or slender.
(E = 200 GPa and the column has a rectangular section of 30mm x 10mm)

Task 4

4.1 - (LO 4, AC 4.1)

Check the suitability of the 254 × 254 × 167 kgm−1 UC section in S275 steel to resist a design
axial compression force of 1000P kN accordance with Euro Code 3. Assume the column is pinned
at both ends and that its height is Q meters. Assume any reasonable value for missing data and
clearly mention them in your report.

4.2 - (LO 4, AC 4.2)

A simply supported reinforced concrete beam of a class room building should be designed
according to Euro Code 2. Design the beam for flexure and shear.

Length of the beam is Q meters,

The gap between 2 consecutive beams are 3.5 m,
Design life time is 50 years,
The building is located nearby the coastal side,
Take fck as 25 MPa and fyk as 460 MPa,
For mild steel take fywk as 250 MPa,
Assume any reasonable value for missing data and clearly mention them in your report.

4.3 - (LO 4, AC 4.3)

Design a simply supported timber beam with cross-section 100 x 250 mm for flexure and shear
accordance with Euro Code 5.

Clear span = Q m,
Timber of strength class C24 according to EN 338,
Design uniformly distributed load of (P/2) kN/m (medium-term),
Service class 1.
Assume any reasonable value for missing data and clearly mention them in your report.
4.4 - (LO 4, AC 4.4)

Design a masonry load bearing wall accordance with Euro Code 6.

Assume Group 1 clay brick masonry units of standard format size (width 102.5mm)
Wall height = (Q/2) m,
fb = 42,5 N/mm2,
Design vertical load = 150 kN/m with no applied eccentricity of loading,
The attestation of conformity (manufacturing control) is Category II,
The masonry will be constructed using an M4 general purpose mortar using Class 2 execution
control,
Ignore the self-weight of the wall.
Assume any reasonable value for missing data and clearly mention them in your report.
Evidence Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist presented

Tasks 1.1, Draw bending moment and shear force diagrams showing all the
1.2 calculations

Draw bending moment and shear force diagrams showing all the
Task 1.3
calculations

Task 2.1,
Calculate the deflections of beams
2.2

Tasks 3.1, Find the Euler’s buckling load of a compression member and classify the
3.2, 3.3 column

Task 4.1 Design of steel members for axial compression

Task 4.2 Design of reinforced concrete beams for flexure and shear

Task 4.3 Design of timber beams for flexure and shear

Task 4.4 Design of masonry load bearing walls

Achievement Summary

Assignment title Analysis of statically determinate beams, frames and columns and their
design principles

In this assessment you will have the

Learning outcome Task Evidence
LO AC opportunity to present evidence that shows
(LO) no. (Page
you are able to:
Determination of bending moments and shear no)
Be able to analyse 1.1 1.1
bending moments forces for simply supported beams
and shear forces for Determination of bending moments and shear 1.2
LO1 1.2 forces for cantilever beams
statically
determinate Determination of bending moments and shear 1.3
1.3
structures forces for three pinned arches
Be able to analyze Calculate bending deflections for cantilever or 2.1
bending deflections simply supported beams using Macaulay’s method.
for statically 2.1 Calculate bending deflections for cantilever or 2.2
LO2
determinate simply supported beams using Mohr’s theorems.
structures
Be able to appraise 3.1 Determine the axial load carrying capacity of 3.1
the behaviour of perfectly elastic columns using Euler’s buckling 3.2
elastic columns formula 3.3
LO3 subjected to axial
loading
Be able to apply 4.1 Produce valid designs for steel beams and columns 4.1
design methods 4.2 Produce valid designs for reinforced concrete beams 4.2
LO4 and columns
4.3 Produce valid designs for timber beams and posts 4.3
4.4 Produce valid designs for masonry walls 4.4
 Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)

Grade descriptor Achieved? Grade descriptor Achieved?

(tick) (tick)

M1: Identify and apply strategies to D1: Use critical reflection to

find appropriate solutions evaluate own work and justify
valid conclusions
D2: Take responsibility for
M2: Select / design and apply managing and organising
appropriate methods / techniques activities

D3: Demonstrate
M3: Present and communicate convergent/lateral/creative
appropriate findings thinking
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