Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Structural Engineering (250405) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Contents

Introudccion and discrete systems

Specific Objectives

Describe the course and present the analogy with discrete and bar systems.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Structural analysis in plane stress and strain assumtions as well in axisimetric 3D structures. Introduction to Programming the FEM in MAT LAB Learning a finite element program Solution of two-dimensional structures using FEM

Specific Objectives

Present the finite element method in two-dimensional elasticity problems Learn to programming and solve with the program the finite element method Consolidate the use of computers for solving problems using FEM

Dedication

8h Large group + 4h Medium group + 16h 47m Self Study
Total: 28h 47m

Define the finite element method in three-dimensional elasticity problems. solution of 3D structures using the FEM

Specific Objectives

consolidate the MEF study by its matrix formulation. Consolidate the use of computers to solve problems by the FEM

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Study the theories of Timoshenko and Euler_Bernulli for solving bending beams.

Specific Objectives

Studying higher-order elements and know the complications that can present the numerical solution of a problem by the FEM

Dedication

6h Large group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Dedication

4h Laboratory classes + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Further application of FEM for thin and thick plates analysis using theKirchhoff and Reissner-Mindlin theories. Analyse the application to composite materials. Solving plate structures using the FEM

Specific Objectives

Extending theories of beams to two-dimensional case Consolidate the use of computers to solve problems by the FEM

Dedication

6h Large group + 2h Medium group + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Develop the FEM to the analysis of thin and thick shells extending Kirchoff theories and Reissner-Mindlin as well as the 2D plane stress to the 3D flat shells analysis. Shells structures solution using the FEM

Specific Objectives

Expanding and combining elasticity theories applied to the FEM Consolidate the use of computers to solve problems using the FEM

Dedication

8h Large group + 2h Medium group + 14h Self Study
Total: 24h

Presentation of real studies conducted by engineering firms.

Specific Objectives

Knowing the actual use of the method and its scope.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Introduction to dynamic analysis of structures using the FEM

Specific Objectives

show the scope of the FEM in the structures design.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Introduction to nonlinear analysis and coupled problems, using the FEM

Specific Objectives

show the scope of the FEM in structural design.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m