Structural Engineering (250725) – Course 2024/25 PDF
Syllabus
Competencies
Especific
Mathematically modelling structural engineering problems.
To apply methods and advanced design software and structural calculations, based on knowledge and understanding of forces and their application to the structural types of civil engineering.
Generic
To conceive, design, analyze and manage structures or structural elements of civil engineering or building, encouraging innovation and the advance of knowledge.
To develop, improve and use conventional materials and new construction techniques to ensure the safety requirements, functionality, durability and sustainability.
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 mark will be obtained from continuous assessment (40%) and the average of two exams (60%). Continuous assessment involves solving individual exercises. These exercises will be graded with a maximum score of four (4) points: One (1) point for the practical exercises solved at class time and three (3) points for the finite element method applied to a practical case. The exams consist of a questionnaire to be answer individually, without the help of any literature. Each questionnaire adheres to the concepts taught in the course. This exams have a maximum mark of six (6) points.
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: volume 1: basis and solids. Barcelona: CIMNE; Springer, 2009. ISBN 9781402087325.
- Oñate. E. Structural analysis with the finite element method: linear statics: volume 2: Beams, Plates and Shells. Barcelona: CIMNE; Springer, 2010. ISBN 9781402087424.