PROPERTIES OF SECTIONS

Specific Objectives
By the end of this module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) determine centroids of sections
 * 2) derive the expressions for second moment of area for sections

Content
-general
 * Determining centroids of sections
 * Expressions:-

-rectangular

-circular

-triangular

Competences
Ability to:
 * 1) Balance the forces on structural frame
 * 2) Determine the bending moments on a structural members

Specific Objectives
By the end of the module sub-unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) calculate the second moment of area of a section
 * 2) calculate the section modulus of a section
 * 3) calculate the radius of gyration
 * 4) determine centroids of section by graphical method

Content

 * Second moment of area
 * Section modulus
 * Radius of gyration

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

 * Lecture
 * Discussions
 * Demonstration
 * Class exercises

Suggested Learning Resources

 * Textbooks
 * Realia
 * Laboratory

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Oral/written tests
 * Assignments