Course detail

Theory of metal and timber structures

FAST-DO61Acad. year: 2011/2012

Principles of reliability of metal and timber structures. Probability parameters and characteristics of effects acting on structures. The characteristic quantities. Design resistance of steel and timber structures. Improvement of theoretical design model of structural system. Initial imperfections of structural members and structural systems. Ideal and actual structure. Problem of interaction and influence of relationships between structural members and carried members on actual action of members of structural systems. Ductility of connections and joints. Semi-rigid joints.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jindřich Melcher, DrSc.

Department

Institute of Metal and Timber Structures (KDK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

theory of elasticity and plasticity

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., 2. Principles of reliability of metal and timber structures.
3. Probability parameters and characteristics of effects acting on structures.
4. The characteristic quantities.
5. Design resistance of steel and timber structures.
6.,7. Improvement of theoretical design model of structural system.
8.,9. Initial imperfections of structural members and structural systems.
10. Ideal and actual structure.
11.,12. Problem of interaction and influence of relationships between structural members and carried members on actual action of members of structural systems.
13. Ductility of connections and joints. Semi-rigid joints.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-P-C-SI (N) Doctoral

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

  • Programme D-K-C-SI (N) Doctoral

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jindřich Melcher, DrSc.