Course detail

Simulation of Metal and Timber Structures Behaviour

FAST-CO51Acad. year: 2011/2012

Relation between real structure and calculation model – basic methods of calculation model formation.
Summary of computing systems for design, evaluation and verification of metal and timber structures.
Computer system IDA SCIA: input data, calculation, result interpretation, dimensioning.
Structural materials.
Simple problems modelling.
Results interpretation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Miroslav Bajer, CSc.

Department

Institute of Metal and Timber Structures (KDK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students have to manage the aim of the subject, make the acquaintance with course problematic and practice their knowledge and acquirements.

Prerequisites

Elements of Metal Structures, Metal Structures, Timber Structures, Structural Mechanics

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Relation between real structure and calculation model.
2. External boundary conditions - anchorage.
3. Internal boundary conditions - connections of members.
4. Semi-rigid connections.
5. Calculation model - trusses.
6. Calculation model - planar structures.
7. Steel as a structural material.
8. Concrete as a structural material.
9. Timber as a structural material.
10. Trusses and planar structures.
11. Spatial structures.
12. Linear and non-linear evaluation.
13. Structure stability, results interpretation.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of this course and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Balio, G., Mazzolani, F.M.: Design of Steel Structures. E&FN Spon, 1999. (EN)
Kolář, V. a kol.: Výpočet plošných a prostorových konstrukcí MKP. Praha SNTL, 1979. (CS)
Marek, P. a kol.: Kovové konstrukce pozemních staveb. Praha SNTL, 1985. (CS)

Recommended reading

SCIA CZ: Programový systém NEXIS 32 - referenční příručky. SCIA CZ, 2002. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch S , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Miroslav Bajer, CSc.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Miroslav Bajer, CSc.