Structural Mechanics 2 (BYG205)

The course will introduce methods for analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures, as well as structures exhibiting a non-linear behaviour.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

BYG205

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Influence lines. Energy methods. Force method applied for calculation of deflections in statically determinate structures. Force method applied to analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Stress resultants due to concentrated and distributed load, temperature variation and support subsidence in case of statically indeterminate plane trusses, beams and frames. Moment distribution method for plane structures with no joint translation. Introduction to theory of plasticity.

Learning outcome

The course is to introduce methods for analysis of statically indeterminate structures, as well as to introduce basics of the theory of plasticity. Upon completing the course, the student shall:

  • Be familiar with the linear and non-linear structural analysis
  • Be able to calculate, draw and use influence lines for statically determinate structures
  • Be able to calculate displacements of a statically determinate structure by using the unit load method
  • Be able to calculate stress resultants in statically indeterminate trusses, beams and frames by using the unit load method
  • Be able to calculate stress resultants in statically indeterminate beams and frames by using the moment distribution method
  • Be familiar with the plastic capacity and plastic mechanisms for trusses, beams and frames

Required prerequisite knowledge

BYG140 Structural Mechanics 1

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades All except use of own personal computer

Written exam on paper.

Coursework requirements

5 of 6 hand-ins
5 out of in total 6 of the compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Yanyan Sha

Course teacher:

Yanyan Sha

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Method of work

6 hours lectures and tutorials per week. Compulsory assignments.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Structural mechanics 2 (BIB150_1) 10

Open for

Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto