Micro-Credential in Structural Stability
Programme Overview
The course offered by Lincoln University College (LUC) is focused on producing highly competitive professionals in the field of civil engineering capable of taking on challenges. This course is designed for working class adults whose careers and responsibilities go beyond a single functional specialty and require a broad array of specialized knowledge and skills in Civil Engineering. The course would impart and enhance capability and capacity to develop a healthy body and mind to become a disciplined individual, disciplined manager, and disciplined leader. The subject deals with in-depth information related to structural engineering design which includes understanding of structural materials, members and systems; structural stability; foundations; internal and external forces including wind effects; basic structural analysis and design.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course participants should be able to:
- Describe the theory of structural stability and nonlinear structural behavior.
- Analyze geometrically perfect and imperfect systems for structural stability.
- Identify the potential failure modes that can occur due to geometric nonlinearity by the model presentation.
Course Progression
Credits from this Micro-Credential Programme are transferable to the following full academic programme:
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Assessments
- Coursework 60%
- Final Examination 40%
Study Plan for Micro-Credential in Business Economics
Week 1 (6 Hrs.) | FUNDAMENTALS OF STABILITY THEORY · Introduction · Basics of Stability Behavior: The Spring-Bar System · Fundamentals of Post-Buckling Behavior · Snap-Through Buckling · Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Systems | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Simulations
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Week 2 (6 Hrs.) | ELASTIC BUCKLING OF PLANAR COLUMNS · Introduction · Large-Deflection Solution of an Elastic Column · Differential Equation of Planar Flexure · The Basic Case: Pin-Ended Column · Five Fundamental Cases · The Effect of Imperfections · Stability of a Rigid Frame · End-Restrained Columns – Restrained Column Examples Continuously Restrained Columns | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Simulations
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Week 3 (6 Hrs.) | INELASTIC COLUMN BUCKLING · Tangent and Reduced Modulus Concepts · Shanley’s Contribution · Example Illustrating the Tangent Modulus and the Reduced Modulus Concepts · Buckling Strength of Steel Columns · Illustration of the Effect of Residual Stresses on the Buckling Strength of Steel Columns · Effect of Initial Out-of-Straightness and Load Eccentricity · Design Formulas for Metal Columns | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Simulations |
Week 4 (6 Hrs.) | BEAM-COLUMNS · Introduction · General Discussion of the Behavior of Beam-Columns · Elastic In-Plane Behavior of Beam-Columns · Elastic Limit Interaction Relationships · Example Problems of Beam-Column Strength · Systematic Methods of Analysis: Flexibility Method · Systematic Methods of Analysis: The Stiffness Method · Inelastic Strength of Beam-Columns · Design of Beam-Columns | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Evaluation |
Week 5 (6 Hrs.) | FRAME STABILITY · Introduction · Two-Bay Frame Examples · Selected References on Frames with Partially Restrained Joints Energy approach · Rayleigh Ritz · Galarkin’s method. · Energy principles · Energy method · Geometric stiffness matrix · Derivation of element stiffness matrix and geometric stiffness matrix for a beam element | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Simulations |
Week 6 (6 Hrs.) | LATERAL-TORSIONAL BUCKLING · Introduction · Basic Case: Beams Subjected to Uniform Moment · The Effect of Boundary Conditions · The Effect of Loading Conditions · Lateral-Torsional Buckling of Singly Symmetric Cross-Sections · Beam-Columns and Columns · Inelastic Lateral-Torsional Buckling | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Simulations
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Week 7 (6 Hrs.)
| BRACING · Introduction · Discrete Bracing · Relative Bracing · Lean-on Bracing · Effects of Imperfections · Column Bracing Provisions · Beam Bracing · AISC Design Provisions for Beam Bracing | Seminar Session Brainstorming/ Simulations Submission of Assignments/Project Paper |
Week 8
| Final Examination | Conclusion Session Awarding of Certificates Presentation by VC or Representative of VC |
Why Micro-Credential in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia?
Micro-credentials in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia offer a flexible, targeted, and accelerated pathway of acquiring industry-relevant skills that meet the demands of today’s evolving job market. Designed for students, professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill or reskill, credentials offer learning experiences and formally recognized certifications, with enhanced employability, and serving as stepping stones to higher qualifications. LUC’s micro-credential programs are supported by strong academic frameworks and offer clear progression pathways into full-fledged degree programs. After completing this Micro-credential course, professionals can use their updated skills to apply for promotions or switch to a different job role.