Structural Engineering (250405) – Course 2024/25 PDF
Syllabus
Learning Objectives
Students will learn to apply their knowledge of structural engineering and to use advanced calculation methods to analyse, dimension and interpret the resistance behaviour of structures. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Apply their knowledge of structural engineering and use advanced calculation methods to analyse, dimension and interpret the resistance behaviour of structures; Use dynamic analysis to examine the seismic behaviour of structures and apply advanced design techniques to improve seismic response; Use advanced coupled nonlinear models to analyse and diagnose the possible limit states and ultimate limit states encountered during the life cycle of a structure; Evaluate and mitigate structural seismic hazards; Conduct durability and vulnerability studies. Concepts and formulations of the finite element method: Application to the structural analysis of classic and advanced (composite) materials under static and dynamic conditions; Linear problems and introduction to nonlinear problems; Methods applicable to common engineering structures and materials, including dams, tunnels, tanks, sheets, buildings, bridges, mechanical components and plates: Fundamental theoretical aspects and main computational aspects; Hands-on sessions on engineering applications and structures
Total hours of student work
| Hours | Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised Learning | Large group | 28h | 51.78 % | |
| Medium group | 13h | 24.11 % | ||
| Laboratory classes | 13h | 24.11 % | ||
| Self Study | 96h | |||
Teaching Methodology
The course consists of 2.7 hours a week of classes in the classroom where the teacher presents the concepts and basics of the course. Also 0.9 hours per week is spending in a middle group format, to problem solving with more interaction with the student. Practical exercises are solved to consolidate the general and specific learning objectives. Support material is used in the form of detailed teaching plan stored at the Virtual Center http://www.cimne.com/cdl1/ctrhome/2: content, programming and evaluation activities directed learning and literature. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.
Grading Rules
The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.
The final grade of the subject will be obtained from the exam grade (80%), the finite element practices (15%) and the exercises solved by the students (5%). There will be two partial exams during the course. The first will weight 40% of the exam grade and the second 60%. Students will be able to present themselves for the reassessment following the general regulations of the center.
Test Rules
If there is any exam or continuous assessment within the scheduled period, a zero score will be considered.
Office Hours
The student consultancy service is two hours per week, intensifying to four hours per week at the exam period. The schedule will be announced at the beginning of each course.
Bibliography
Basic
- Oñate. E. Cálculo de estructuras por el método de los elementos finitos: análisis estático lineal. 2a ed. Barcelona: Centro Internacional de Métodos Numéricos en Ingeniería, 1995. ISBN 8487867006.
- Oñate. E. Structural analysis with the finite element method: linear statics. Barcelona: SPRINGER - CIMNE, 2009-2012. ISBN 9781402087325.