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Structural Mechanics
32406
Description
Objectives 
The course of Computational Mechanics aims to furnish knowledge about structural models and numerical techniques for structural analysis. The student will acquire the ability to understand the logic of numerical codes for structural analysis, acquiring some basic concepts regarding the 1D- and 2D-structures modeling, and the numerical techniques that are adopted. Students will also be able to develop simple numerical codes and use commercial programs with confidence. The course must be considered of great interest to the design engineer who intends to tackle problems of automatic calculation. 

Course program 
  • Variational formulation of the elastic equilibrium problem (PEE): Recalls of Continuum Mechanics, Total Potential Energy. 
  • Euler-Bernoulli beam model: Analytical solution, Total Potential Energy, Approximate variational solutions. 
  • Timoshenko beam model: Model formulation, Shear correction factor, Analytical solution, Total Potential Energy, Approximate variational solutions. 
  • Plate model: plane stress or plane strain conditions, Equations of the problem, Total Potential Energy, Approximate variational solutions. 
  • Kirchhoff-Love plate model: Model formulation, Total Potential Energy, Approximate variational solutions. 
  • Mindlin-Reissner plate model: Model formulation, Total Potential Energy, approximate variational solutions. 
  • 1D Finite Element Method: Rod, E-B Flexure Beam, Shear Deflection Flexure Beam, Locking Problem. 
  • 2D Finite Element Method: Triangular elements, Isoparametric elements, Four-node elements. 
  • Nonlinear problems: Damage modelling, Plasticity modelling, Solving algorithms for nonlinear problems. 
ECTS credits
9
Teaching Language
English/italiano
Exam Language
English/italiano
Support Materials Language
italiano/English
Basic Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to solve linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential and partial derivative equations; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics and optimization.
    (F1_B1 - Basic learning outcome B1 (related to final LO F1) - CEB - Ability to solve linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential and partial derivative equations; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics and optimization.)
  • Ability to basic use of computer programs, operating systems, data sets and computer languages applicable for Civil Engineering purposes.
    (F2_B3 - Basic learning outcome B3 (related to final LO F2) - CEB - Ability to basic use of computer programs, operating systems, data sets and computer languages applicable for Civil Engineering purposes.)
  • Ability to demonstrate the fundamentals of the behaviour of structures, such as: reinforced concrete, metal, steel and concrete composite, masonry or timber structures. 
    (F6_C6 - Basic learning outcome C6 (related to final LO F6) - CEB - Ability to demonstrate the fundamentals of the behaviour of structures, such as: reinforced concrete, metal, steel and concrete composite, masonry or timber structures. )
  • Ability to conduct linear analysis of different types of determinate and indeterminate structures.
    (F8_EA2 - Basic learning outcome EA2 (related to final LO F8) - CEB - Ability to conduct linear analysis of different types of determinate and indeterminate structures.)
  • Ability to perform analysis using both principal elasticity and plasticity theory. 
    (F8_EA8 - Basic learning outcome EA8 (related to final LO F8) - CEB - Ability to perform analysis using both principal elasticity and plasticity theory. )
Final Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to perform COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 
    (F2 - CEB - Ability to perform COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ANALYSIS )
  • Ability to analyse, design and assess CIVIL STRUCTURES 
    (F6 - CEB - Ability to analyse, design and assess CIVIL STRUCTURES )
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