Structural Analysis 1 : fundamentals of statics and strength of materials

Written exam theory and exercices

Theory: lessons in auditorium

Theory: study of real or simulated cases to contextualize theory and its applications

1. Funicular structure: cable
2. Vectorial structure: frame
3. Flexional structure: beams

Exercices: applying mathematical formulas

1. Decomposition of forces
2. Reactions: graphic (Varignon) and analytical resolution
3. Mesh: graphic (Cremona) and analytical (Ritter) research for internal stresses
4. Isostatic beams: graphic (integration) and analytical (describing the moment) research for internal stresses
5. Center of gravity
6. Moment of inertia

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, 1997lyse des structures, Lausanne, PPUR, 1997