Structural Analysis II

Code:

EC0026

Acronym:

TEST2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Structures

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=2603
Responsible unit:	Structural Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEC	203	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	7	90	188

Teaching language

Portuguese and english

Objectives

Objectives:
Presentation and discussion of the displacement method, matrix formulation for the analysis of frame structures, planar and three-dimensional, under linear regimen and their development from the practical application point of view, namely taking into account the automatic calculation. Presentation of the general aspects of the finite element method. Structural dynamic analysis applied to simple structural systems. Introduction to geometric nonlinear analysis and plastic analysis.

Skills and learning outcomes:
Identify different types of structural solutions to characterize the distribution and displacements and internal forces, due to static and dynamic actions in frame structures with linear and nonlinear behaviour, and interpret the results obtained from the methods of structural analysis.

Learning outcomes and competences

Identify different types of structural solutions to characterize the distribution and displacements and internal forces, due to static and dynamic actions in frame structures with linear and nonlinear behaviour, and interpret the results obtained from the methods of structural analysis.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Chapter 1: Analysis of plane frames with axially rigid members, by the displacement (or stiffness) method. Chapter 2: Analysis of plane frames with axially rigid members, by the Cross method. Chapter 3: Introduction to the Finite Element Method. Chapter 4: Dynamic analysis of simple structural systems. Chapter 5: Introduction to nonlinear geometrical analysis of plane frames. Chapter 6: Plastic analysis of framed structures using plastic theorems PERCENTUAL DISTRIBUTION: Scientific component ¿ 70% Technological component ¿ 30% DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES: Presentation of the analysis models of linear elastic framed structures with axially rigid members. Analysis of simple structural systems subjected to dynamic loading conditions. Consideration of geometrical and material nonlinearities in the analysis of framed structures subjected to static loads. Introduction to the finite element method as an analysis tool of plane and tridimensional structures.

Mandatory literature

A. Ghali, A. M. Neville; Structural analysis. ISBN: 0-419-21200-0
William McGuire, Richard H. Gallagher, Ronald D. Ziemian; Matrix structural analysis. ISBN: 0-4713-7651-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

Presentation and discussion of all the contents in theoretical classes along with simple illustrative problems.
In theoretical-practical classes is proposed and discussed a set of applications associated to theoretical issues.
Complementary individual exercises will be proposed and evaluated

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The teaching methodologies permit to use methods of structural analysis to calculate the displacements and internal forces of structures in linear and nonlinear regimen and considering the dynamic behaviour, discuss and criticize the results of the calculation of structures in order to validate the calculation process, propose, for the methods of the forces and displacements, efficient base systems and according to the obtained results structural variants with improved behaviour.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	75,00
Trabalho escrito	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	48,00
Total:	48,00

Eligibility for exams

Achieving final classification requires compliance with attendance at the course unit, according to the MIEC assessment rules. It is considered that students meet the attendance requirements if, having been regularly enrolled, the number of absences of 25% for each of the classes’ types is not exceeded.

Calculation formula of final grade

“Achieving final classification requires compliance with attendance at the course unit. It is considered that students meet the attendance requirements if, having been regularly enrolled, the number of absences of 25% for each of the classes’ types is not exceeded. The following cases are exempted from the attendance requirements: i) cases prescribed by law, including student workers; ii) students who were admitted to exams in the previous academic year.”

Observations

........................................................ Working time estimated out of class: 9 hours