Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics from secondary school is required.

Methods of teaching depend on the type of course unit as specified in article 7 of the Study and Examination Rules of BUT. Education runs in the form of lectures and practical classes. The character of the lectures is based on the explanation of basic principles, problems and methodology. In the practical classes, selected main topics are practised using examples.

The course is finished by credit and final examination. The credit is a necessary condition for final examination entrance. To gain credit, the students should pass two control tests during the semester. The active presence in practical classes is checked. A written exam consists of the part, in which the example is elaborated, and the theoretical part. To pass the exam successfully, both parts should be accomplished.

1. Introduction to structural mechanics. Basic concepts, principles and axioms. Coplanar and non-coplanar force systems.
2. Basic types of statically determinate beams. Structural form and idealisation, loading, supports and reactions. Static and kinematic determinacy of structures. Calculation of support reactions.
3. Types of internal forces. Beam equilibrium differential equations. Internal forces diagrams.
4. Statically determinate plane beams – simply supported, cantilever.
5. Statically determinate plane bent beams.
6. Statically determinate plane inclined beams.
7. Frame structures with internal pins.
8. Trusses and curved beams. Statically determinate beams with 3D loads, and bent beams in 3D.
9. Geometric properties of cross-sections. The parallel axis theorem. The radius of gyration and ellipse of second-order moments of the cross-section.
10. Basic concepts and assumptions of the linear elasticity and strength theory. Stress, displacement, deformation. Simple stresses in Civil Engineering – direct tension and compression.
11. Simple stresses in Civil Engineering – shear and bending. Transverse shear stress. Shear stress in thin-walled members. Shear centre.
12. Torsional stress. Stability and elastic buckling of axially loaded compression members
13. Combined bending and direct stress.

Students will be acquainted with reactions and internal forces of statically determinate plane beams and frames, and geometric properties of cross-sections (centroid, second moments of area). They also will be acquainted with basic concepts and assumptions of the linear elasticity and strength theory, such as stress, displacement, and deformations and looked into dimensioning of structures.

The definition of monitored instruction and the method of its implementation is annually updated by the guarantor of the course

• Programme BPC-APS Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory