Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Structural Analysis (250403) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Contents

Study the resistance behavior of a beam with a differential equation or an integral equation Exercises Laboratory

Specific Objectives

Familiar with the operation of the approximate solutions of differential equations and integral

Dedication

4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 4h Laboratory classes + 14h Self Study
Total: 24h

Stiffness Matrix, Flexibility, Balance, Transfer. Calculate the stiffness matrices and forces at the nodes of any type bars Exercices

Specific Objectives

Solved by matrix methods bar structures of any type, straight, curved or variable inertia. Training in management and matrix operations

Dedication

8h Large group + 5h Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 21h Self Study
Total: 36h

Calculation of plates and shells. Methods of Finite Differences and Finite Element Exercices

Specific Objectives

Assessment and interpretation of results obtained in plates and shells with informatics applications

Dedication

8h Large group + 5h Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 21h Self Study
Total: 36h

Systems with one degree of freedom, response spectra, modal decomposition, step by step integration Exercices Laboratory

Specific Objectives

Understand and analyze the behavior of simple structures under dynamic loads and seismic

Dedication

6h Large group + 3h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 16h 47m Self Study
Total: 28h 47m

Main characteristics of nonlinear materials. The plastic hinge. The break lines. Breakage mechanisms. Calculation Methods Exercices Laboratory

Specific Objectives

Understanding the scope of the strength design methods both in frames and on plates

Dedication

6h Large group + 3h Medium group + 4h Laboratory classes + 18h 12m Self Study
Total: 31h 12m