Plastic Analysis of Structures

Code:

PRODEC033

Acronym:

CPE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Structures

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Structural and geotechnical Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	0	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To apply the theorems and methods and principles of limit analysis of structures under various actions. Scale reticulated frame structures and to estimate the generalized displacements in the reference sections. Understand the concept and use of ductility factors.

Learning outcomes and competences

Use regulations for analysis and design of plastic structures, in addition to automatic calculation programs in structural analysis, for understanding the analysis results and the design principles.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Introduction: Analysis and dimensioning methods (project); Limit analysis: Theorem of limit analysis, limit analysis methods, combination of independent mechanisms, equilibrium method and moment distribution (advantages and disadvantages), applications to reticulated structures. Dimensioning (project) by minimum weight requirement: empirical method, non-linear and linear theories, geometrical analogy, minimum weight theorem (Foulke’s theorem), applications to reticulated structures; Inelastic deformation analysis: estimation of step-by-step displacement and imminent collapse (by using inclination equations and static line displacement or virtual works theorem); Dimensioning of reticulated structures using deformation control.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

The implementation of analytical and numerical examples and the application of programs for automatic calculation based on matrix analysis of structure, enable the achievement of the objectives. Also, the realization of a small design case will strengthen the application of design regulations for this type of structures.

Mandatory literature

Barros, R.C.; Course notes on Plastic Analysis and Design (set of personal printed works, handwritten solved exercises, papers and fotocopies). FEUP, 2003-2010.
Davies, J.M. & Brown, B.A.; Plastic Design to BS 5950. Blackwell Science, 1996.
Hodge, P.G.; Plastic Analysis of Structures. McGraw-Hill, 1959.
Horne, M.R.; Plastic Theory of Structures. MIT Press, 1971.
Horne, M.R. & Morris, L.J.; Plastic Design of Low-Rise Frames. Constrado Monographs, Granada Publishing, 1981.
Massonnet, C. & Save, M.; Calculo Plastico de las Construcciones, Vol. 1 & 2. Montaner y Simon, 1966.
Moy, S.S.J.; Plastic Methods for Steel ad Concrete Structures. A Halsted Press Book, John Wiley & Sons, 1981.
Neal, B.G.; The Plastic Methods of Structural Analysis (3rd edition). Chapman and Hall, 1977.
Wong, M.B.; Plastic Analysis and Design of Steel Structures. Elsevier, 2009.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based upon small application exercises and a report assignment, and also a written exam if necessary.

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

The report assignment and the discussion of the theoretical issues of this UC contents and their numerical examples, allows an efficient learning experience at this level of postgraduate education.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

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

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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