Structural analysis II [ LTARC1261 ]

Theorie and eLearning : multiple choice quiz.
Exercices : continuous evaluation focused on collaboration and communication around issues of building structure.

Theorie : Lecture.
eLearning : Critical analysis and presentation of a reference text.
Exercices : open book exercises and peer review.

Théorie : Résistance des matériaux, calcul des structures et analyse de typologies constructives.

1. General planning and design and lateral loading
2. Materials : microscopic approach (wood and steel)
3. Deformations (elastic and plastic), combined bending, buckling,'
4. Cables and membranes (Satellite / guyed / stabilization)
5. Arches, cupolas, frame optimization, geodesic domes ....
6. Rigid frames, continuous beam, slabs,'
7. Soil (retaining walls, slope ...)

Exercices : Enoncés complexes calqués sur des cas réels.

General planning and design.
Funicular structure.

• Allen E., Zalewski W., Form and Forces, Designing efficient, expressive structures, Boston, Wiley, 2010
• Muttoni A., L'art des structures, Lausanne, PPUR, 2004
• Studer M-A. & Frey Fr., Introduction à l'analyse des structures, Lausanne, PPUR, 1997
• Schodek D., Bechthold M., Structures, sixth edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008
• Gordon J., Structures et matériaux, Pour la science, Belin, 1994