Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics

Australian Maritime College

JEE332
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Semester 1, 2024
Unit Outline

Tom Mitchell Ferguson

CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

CONTACT DETAILS

Unit coordinator
Unit coordinator: Tom Mitchell Ferguson
Campus: Newnham
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 6324 9470
Room location and number: Swanson Building, G60
Consultation hours: By appointment

Other teaching staff

Lecturer: Douglas Potts
Campus: Newnham
Email: [email protected]
Room location and number: Connell Building
Consultation hours: Wednesday 1100 - 1200

© The University of Tasmania 2024

CONTENTS
COVID SAFETY 2
WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT? 3
UNIT DESCRIPTION 3
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES 3
UNIT MAPPING 3
GRADUATE STATEMENT 4
ALTERATIONS TO THE UNIT AS A RESULT OF STUDENT FEEDBACK 4
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE &/OR SKILLS 4
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? 5
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 5
ASSESSMENT DETAILS 5
HOW YOUR FINAL RESULT IS DETERMINED 7
SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS 7
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 9
WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE? 10
MYLO 10
RESOURCES 10
ACTIVITIES 11
COMMUNICATION 12
CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS 12
LEARNING SUPPORT 13
FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE 13
UNIT SCHEDULE 14

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COVID Safety
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our University and the broader community, it is
important that we follow the guidelines for coming onto campus or participating in UTAS
activities or events.
Please consult the Student Coronavirus updates page for up-to-date information on COVID-
19 and anything you need to do as a UTAS student.

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WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT?
Unit description
Structural Analysis (JEE332) is an intermediate unit that introduces students to the
linearised, elastic analysis techniques required for the design of machines and structures
used in maritime engineering projects. Building upon the knowledge gained in Introduction to
Maritime Science, Engineering and Technology and Mechanics of Solids, the students are
introduced to new theories and techniques required to make engineering decisions and
calculations in the design of statically indeterminate structures. The knowledge gained in this
unit will become the foundation for latter specialised structural analysis and design units of
the Naval Architecture, Marine and Offshore Engineering and Ocean Engineering
specialisations.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement
against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Apply structural design methods for analysing ship and offshore structures.

2. Analyse the cross section of a floating body subjected to global loads.

3. Apply load paths and tributary areas to design a grillage structure.

4. Explain the professional accountabilities associated with human and environment

safety in the design of maritime infrastructure.

Unit mapping
The following table demonstrates how this unit’s intended learning outcomes (ILOs)
contribute to your attainment of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Engineers
Australia Stage 1 Competencies for a Professional Engineer (EAS1Cs)

Course Learning Outcome EA Stage 1 Competency

ILO1 CLO5 Practice the personal attributes of a EAS1C 1.6 Understanding of the scope,
professional engineer by implementing principles, norms, accountabilities and
ethical and sustainable engineering bounds of sustainable engineering practice
practices and professional accountability. in the specific discipline.

ILO2 CLO2 Apply systematic engineering design EAS1C 2.1 Application of established
and analysis processes to solve complex engineering methods to complex
maritime engineering problems. engineering problem solving.

ILO3 CLO2 Apply systematic engineering design EAS1C 2.1 Application of established
and analysis processes to solve complex engineering methods to complex
maritime engineering problems. engineering problem solving.

ILO4 CLO5 Practice the personal attributes of a EAS1C 3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional engineer by implementing professional accountability.
ethical and sustainable engineering
practices and professional accountability

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Graduate Statement
Successful completion of this unit supports your development of course learning outcomes,
which describe what a graduate of a course knows, understands and is able to do. Course
learning outcomes are published in the Course Rules, available on the University’s Course
and Unit Handbook. Course learning outcomes are developed with reference to national
discipline standards, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), any professional
accreditation requirements and the University of Tasmania’s Graduate Statement.

The University of Tasmania experience unlocks the potential of individuals.

Our graduates are equipped and inspired to shape and respond to the
opportunities and challenges of the future as accomplished communicators,
highly regarded professionals and culturally competent citizens in local,
national, and global society. University of Tasmania graduates acquire subject
and multidisciplinary knowledge and skills, and develop critical and creative
literacies and numeracies and skills of inquiry. They demonstrate the ability to
apply this knowledge in changing circumstances. Our graduates recognise
and critically evaluate issues of social responsibility, ethical conduct and
sustainability, are entrepreneurial and creative, and are mindful of their own
wellbeing and that of the community. Through respect for diversity and by
working in collaborative ways, our graduates reflect the values of the
University of Tasmania.

Alterations to the unit as a result of student feedback

Minor changes to assessment design

Prior knowledge &/or skills

Pre-requisite: JEE220 Mechanics of Solids

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HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Assessment schedule

Links to
Percent Intended
Assessment task Date due
weighting Learning
Outcomes

Assessment Task 1: Class Test 1 1400 April 24th 20% 1, 2

Assessment Task 2: Class Test 2 1400 May 30th 20% 3

Assessment Task 3: Structural Design 1600 May 3rd 20% 3, 4

Assessment Task 4: Floating Body

1600 June 7th 40% 1, 2, 4
Analysis

Assessment details
Assessment task 1

Task description This is a test where students are required to demonstrate their ability
to apply knowledge and implement methodologies to solve a set of
problems related to grillage design.

Criterion Measures Intended

Learning Outcome:

Criterion 1 Determine the load path through a grillage ILO3

Criterion 2 Specify the required scantings of a grillage ILO3

subjected to a distributed load

Task length 2 hours

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Assessment task 2
Task description This is a test where students are required to demonstrate their ability
to apply knowledge and implement methodologies to solve a set of
problems related to floating bodies.

Criterion Measures Intended

Learning Outcome:

Criterion 1 Appraise different structural design analysis ILO1

methods for a range of maritime structures

Criterion 2 Apply structural analysis methods including ILO1

Working Stress Design and Limit State
Design

Criterion 3 Analyse global loads and bending of a floating ILO2

body

Criterion 4 Determine the required section modulus and ILO2

shear area using applicable design codes and
practices

Task length 2 hours

Assessment task 3

Task description The aim of this assignment is to assess students’ ability to analyse,
design and solve problems related to grillage design. They will be
able to apply the knowledge gained in the areas of tributary areas
and load paths to select and size scantlings.

Criterion Measures Intended

Learning Outcome:

Criterion 1 Determine the load path through a grillage ILO3

Criterion 2 Specify the required scantings of a grillage ILO3

subjected to a distributed load

Criterion 3 Explore ethical implications of designing ILO4

maritime infrastructure.

Criterion 4 Explain the professional accountabilities of an ILO4

engineer when undertaking structural design

Task length 10 pages of technical report (Maximum)

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Assessment task 4
Task description The aim of this assignment is to assess students’ ability to analyse,
design and solve problems related to ships and offshore structures.
They will be able to apply the knowledge gained of the indeterminate
structures and calculate force and moments of the ships and
offshore structures and obtain the Mid-ship section characteristics.

Criterion Measures Intended

Learning Outcome:

Criterion 1 Appraise different structural design analysis ILO1

methods for a range of maritime structures

Criterion 2 Apply structural analysis methods including ILO1

Working Stress Design and Limit State
Design

Criterion 3 Analyse global loads and bending of a floating ILO2

body

Criterion 4 Determine the required section modulus and ILO2

shear area using applicable design codes and
practices.

Criterion 5 Design the scantling and analyse structure to ILO2

meet the design requirements

Criterion 6 Explore ethical implications of designing ILO4

maritime infrastructure

Criterion 7 Explain the professional accountabilities of an ILO4

engineer when undertaking structural design

Task length 30 pages of technical report (Maximum) excluding the appendices

How your final result is determined

Your final result for this is determined by combining the marks for each assessment task in
accordance with this Unit Outline. To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your
attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50%
or greater.

Submission of assignments
All coursework must have the AMC-CMEH Assignment Cover Sheet attached which can be
downloaded from the CMEH Course Information website.

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All assignments and reports must be typed and completed using Word, Excel,
approved Engineering drawing software and include the relevant theory, illustrations,
results, analysis, and conclusion.
Group reports must be signed by all participants.
Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your coursework on or before the due
date. We strongly recommend that you keep a copy; even in the most ‘perfect’ of systems,
items sometimes go astray.

Requests for extensions

Extensions will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds. Requests for
extensions should be made via email to the lecturer prior to the due date. Medical
certificates or other evidence must be included and must contain information which justifies
the extension sought.

Penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% (of the original
available mark) for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late
submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after
assignments have been returned to other students, whichever is shorter.
Failure to adhere with the WH&S standards whilst taking part in any assessed activity
that involves field trips and/or that requires the use of UTAS or AMC facilities will
result in the following penalties:
• first offence: 5% penalty (applicable to the whole team in team projects);
• second offence by student (or another member of the same team in team
projects): 20% penalty (applicable to the whole team in team projects); and
• third offence: a fail grade in the assessment.

Review and appeal of academic decisions

For processes guiding the review and appeal of University academic decisions (related to
credit, assessment, final unit grades, progress status and special consideration) see the
Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.
If you have questions about, or problems with, your assessment you should, in the first
instance, discuss this with the following people:
(1) Unit Coordinator.
(2) Course Coordinator.
(3) Director, CMEH.
If this does not resolve the issue, you may file a formal review of assessment. The procedure
is given on the UTAS exams and results website.

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Academic integrity
What is academic integrity?
At the University of Tasmania, academic integrity requires all students to act responsibly,
honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information
with other students and staff members. The University community is committed to upholding
the Statement on Academic Integrity.
Breaches of academic integrity such as plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion and so on
are counter to the fundamental values of the University. A breach is defined as being when a
student:
a) fails to meet the expectations of academic integrity; or
b) seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage
or advancement to which they or that other person is not entitled; or
c) improperly disadvantages any other member of the University community.
The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit your assessable
works to a text matching service, to obtain a report on possible breaches such as plagiarism
or contract cheating. Substantiated breaches can result in a range of sanctions which are
outlined in the Student Academic Integrity Ordinance.
More information is available from the Academic Integrity site for students on the Student
Portal.

Academic Integrity Training Module

As part of the University’s educative approach to academic integrity, there is a short
Academic Integrity Training Module on MyLO that all students are required to complete.
Completion of the module allows you to demonstrate your understanding of what constitutes
a breach of academic integrity.
All commencing students (pre-degree through to higher degree by research) are
required to complete the Academic Integrity module available through MyLO. If you
do not complete this module your final unit results will be withheld. You should aim
to complete the module within the first few weeks of commencing study at the
University.

Academic referencing
In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly literature,
works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to correctly refer to
the work of others and maintain academic integrity.
Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others may constitute a breach of
academic integrity.
The appropriate referencing style for this unit is American Psychological Association (APA)
7th Edition.
The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including
referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit.
For further information, see the Academic Integrity site for students on the Student Portal.

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WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE
THERE?
MyLO
MyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania. This is the system
that will host the online learning materials and activities for this unit.

Getting help with MyLO

It is important that you are able to access and use MyLO as part of your study in this unit. To
find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practice using them, visit
the Getting Started in MyLO unit.
For access to information about MyLO and a range of step-by-step guides in pdf, word and
video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University website.
If something is not working as it should, contact the Service Desk (phone 6226 2600
or request ITS help online through the Service Portal).

Resources
Required readings
You will need the following text:
Hibbeler RC., 2012, Structural analysis, Pearson Education, South Asia Pte Ltd.
Note: A e-book version of the text is available from the UTAS Library website

Recommended readings
API, 2014. 2A-WSD: Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms–
Working Stress Design, 22nd ed, Recommended Practice. American Petroleum Institute,
Washington D.C., VA, USA.
DNV GL, 2017. Environmental Conditions and Environmental Loads (Recommended
Practice No. DNVGL-RP-C205). Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd.
El-Reedy, M.A., 2012. Offshore Structures: Design, Construction and Maintenance. Gulf
Professional Pub, Boston.
Kassimali A., 1999, Structural analysis, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company-A division of
International Thomson Publishing Inc, USA.
Hughes, O. F., 1988, Ship Structural Design: A Rationally-Based, Computer-Aided
Optimization Approach, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers -SNAME.
Hughes, O. F. and Paik, J. K., 2010, Ship Structural Analysis and Design, The Society of
Naval Architects and Marine Engineers - SNAME.
Muckle, W., 1967, Strength of ships’ structures, Edward Arnold publishers Ltd., London.
Muckle W, Taylor DA. 1987, Muckle's naval architecture, Butterworth & Co (Publishers) Ltd.
Vorus WS, Paulling JR., 2010, Vibration, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

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Equipment, materials, software, accounts
Materials to be provided by the student
• A non-programmable scientific calculator (Casio fx-82AU PLUS II) 2nd Edition is
required at all times.
Extra costs
• Printing
Computer hardware & software
• AutoCAD, Inventor, Rhinoceros, MS Word, MS Excel, Mathtype, Endnote and
MATLAB are provided for students in the computer labs.

Activities
Learning expectations
The University is committed to high standards of professional conduct in all
activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to its students as
being of paramount importance. Likewise, it holds expectations about the
responsibilities students have as they pursue their studies within the special
environment the University offers.
Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the
teaching/learning environment. They must attend classes when and as
required, strive to maintain steady progress within the subject or unit
framework, comply with workload expectations, and submit required
work on time.

Attendance/Engagement Expectations
For on-campus units, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning
activities. You are responsible for all information (both academic and administrative)
presented during class times. This is to support your own learning and the development of a
learning community within the unit.
If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, family commitments)
teaching staff will attempt to provides alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it
is possible.
If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course
coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

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Details of teaching arrangements

CLASS DAY TIME LOCATION GROUP

Workshop Wednesday 0900-1100 F45 All

Tutorial Thursday 1400-1600 F45 All

Check tutorial groups and lab timetable/groups to identify your designated time and day.

Teaching and learning strategies

This unit will be offered in a format incorporating learning and teaching activities using the
UTAS online learning management system MyLO. Materials will be provided through the
JEE332 MyLO site and it is expected that students have access to the internet. In general, it
is expected that students will carefully read the lecture notes so that more time can be spent
enhancing their learning on topics matters, and effectively engage in problem solving during
lecture times.

Work Health and Safety (WHS)

The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning
environment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the
University’s Safety and Wellbeing webpage and policy.

Communication
News and announcements may be posted to MyLO News, and students will be expected to
be aware of the content of such posts within 48 hours of them being posted.
Students are also expected to check their UTAS email very regularly (once a day) for
important announcements.

Concerns and complaints

The University is committed to providing an environment in which any concerns and
complaints will be treated seriously, impartially and resolved as quickly as possible. We are
also committed to ensuring that a student may lodge a complaint without fear of
disadvantage. In the first instance, students are encouraged (where appropriate) to attempt
to resolve their concerns at a local level, by contacting their Unit Coordinator and if the Unit
Coordinator can not resolve the issue then the Head of School. If you have a concern,
information about who to contact for assistance is available on the Complaints and Concerns
– Safe and Fair Community Unit page.

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Learning support
The University provides a range of face-to-face and online services to help equip students
with the academic and literacy skills that they need to undertake their study. These services
are in addition to the support you receive in each unit from unit coordinators, lecturers and
tutors. For details of these additional services such as workshops, individual consultation for
learning advice, and peer assisted learning opportunities, please visit the Study Support
page.
The University also provides free access to Studiosity, 24/7 online study help for all UTAS
students, enabling them to get feedback on written work within 24 hours or chat live with a
subject specialist anywhere and anytime.
All direct assessment-based feedback is provided only from the staff teaching you the unit.

Further information and assistance

If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or life-
planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are advised
to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.
In addition to Learning Support, there is a range of University-wide support services
available to you including Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which can be
found on the Study Support and Safety, Health and Wellbeing pages from the Current
Students portal of the University website.
Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more
information.

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Unit schedule

DATE RESOURCES/
WEEK WORKSHOP TUTORIAL
BEGINNING FURTHER INFO

Public holiday:
1 26 February Introduction Tutorial 1
28 February

Offshore Structural Loads,

2 4 March Load Path and Tributary Tutorial 2
Loadings

Public holiday:
3 11 March Linear Plate Theory Tutorial 3
11 March

Deflection – Energy Census date:

4 18 March Tutorial 4
Methods 22 March

5a 25 March Engineering Ethics

Mid-semester break (28 March – 3 April inclusive)

5b 4 April Tutorial 5

Indeterminate Structures –
6 8 April Tutorial 6
Beams and Frames

Indeterminate Structures –
Trusses, Composite
7 15 April Tutorial 7
Structures and Symmetric
Structures

Floating Body Public holiday:

8 22 April Class Test 1
Introduction 25 April

Floating Body Response in

9 29 April Tutorial 8
Calm Water & Waves

Floating Body Moment of

10 6 May Tutorial 9
Inertia & Section Modulus

Floating Body Vertical &

11 13 May Tutorial 10
Horizontal Bending

Floating Body Shear Stress

12 20 May Tutorial 11
& Composite Beams

13 27 May Review Class Test 2

Study Week (3 – 7 June)

Formal Exam Period (8 – 25 June)

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