Course detail

Theory of hybrid and composite structures

FAST-DO53Acad. year: 2024/2025

Theoretical basis of european normative documents for design of composite structures and principles of design of load-carrying elements, members and structural systems and their connections according to these rules. Principles of static and structural design of composite structures combined of various materials. Design of composite structures - design assumptions and design procedures. Design resistance of composite structures. Compression members. Flexural members. Combination of loading actions. Fatigue. Fire resistance of composite (mainly steel-concrete) structures. Application of composite steel-concrete elements and members in civil engineering structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.

Department

Institute of Metal and Timber Structures (KDK)

Entry knowledge

Steel structures, timber structures, concrete structures.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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

Aims

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

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Johnson, R.P., Buckby, R.J.: Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete - Vol. 1. COLLINS London 1986
Johnson, R.P., Buckby, R.J.: Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete - Vol. 2: Bridges. COLLINS London 1986

Recommended literature

SCI - Steel Construction Institute: ESDEP - European Steel Design Education Programme. SCI London 2002

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Marcela Karmazínová, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Principles of structural design of elements and members of composite structures, combination of materials. 2.-3. Basic design principles, loading actions, material, rheological properties. 4.-5. Ultimate limit states - design conception for basic cases (tension, compression, bending, shear) and their combinations. 6.-7. Shear connections. 8.-9. Serviceability limit states - design conception. 10. Fatigue. 11.-12. Fire resistance of composite structures. 13. Application of composite structures in civil engineering costructions.