Structural Analysis I – Determinate structures

General

Course Contents

2D structures. Internal forces, fundamental and composite structural systems. Simply supported
Beams and Frames. Three-hinged arches. Trusses and suspended systems. Influence lines. Extreme
values – Envelopes. Energy principles. Calculation of displacements. 3D structures.

Educational Goals

Understand equilibrium and the behavior of determinate structures. Analyze statically determinate
structures, such as Beams, Frames, Trusses, Mixed Structures, Continuous Frames and strengthened
Structures subject to various permanent loadings. Draw bending, shear and axial force diagrams of
determinate structures. Understand and apply the principle of virtual work.

General Skills

-Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
-Adapting to new situations
-Decision-making
-Working independently
-Team work
-Working in an interdisciplinary environment
-Project planning and management
-Criticism and self-criticism
-Production of free, creative and inductive thinking

Teaching Methods

Face to face.

Use of ICT means

Communication via e-mail and Zoom platform.
Additional material is provided via a dedicated e-learning
website.

Teaching Organization

ActivitySemester workload
Lectures40
Practice/exercises12
Individual study78
TOTAL128
Total258

Students Evaluation

Formative evaluation consisted of:
1.Non-compulsory intermediate tests (2 to 3 in total)
focused on solving problems (30% of final mark)
2. Final written exams that includes: a. Theoretical questions
of knowledge and critical thinking and b .Solving of
problems-exercises (70% of final mark)

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