Structural analysis 2

Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.

5 credits

22.5 h + 45.0 h

Teacher(s)

Pelsser Yvette; Rondeaux Jean-François;

Language

French

Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

This teaching unit provides an introduction to the analysis of load bearing structures. It forms part of the continuous process of learning about structures and their behaviour.
The course introduces fundamental concepts which enable students to

formulate all the stages in the analysis of a structure : production of a static diagram, assessment of stress and internal loads.
maintain a dialogue with an engineer specialised in this field.

The following topics are covered:

Extended, compressed and bent structures
Tensile (cables) and compressed (arches) structures
Isostatic and hyperstatic structures
Lowering of loads
Stability of form (slender elements) and stability of the whole (bracing).

Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Specific learning outcomes:
By the end of the course, students are able to
1. undertake an overall analysis of a structure, i.e.:

formulate the vertical and horizontal stresses acting on a structure
produce the static diagram which shows this
formulate the conditions of overall stability
formulate the conditions of stability / instability of an isolated structural element
analyse the structural behaviour of supports and assemblies.

2. use graphic and analytical methods applied to principles of balance, the determination of internal loads and associated constraints, the determination of deformations in the context of compressed, extended and bent structures (isostatic and hyperstatic structures).
3. identify the influence of hyperstaticity on the mechanical behaviour of a structure.
4. develop a logical procedure which

on one hand, summarises acquired knowledge and demonstrates mastery of basic concepts and
on the other hand, makes a link with other disciplines, particularly the architectural project.

Contribution to the learning outcomes reference framework:
With regard to the learning outcomes reference framework of the Bachelor's degree in Architecture, this teaching unit contributes to the development, the acquisition and the assessment of the following learning outcomes:
Make use of other subjects

Interpret the knowledge of other subjects
Make use of other subjects to ask questions about the design and implementation of an architectural project

Use the technical dimension

Be familiar with and describe the main technical principles of building
Observe and assess the main construction principles of a building
Acquire an instinctive understanding of structures to use in producing a creative work of architecture

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Bibliography

M-A. STUDER, F. FREY, Introduction à l'analyse des structures, Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, Lausanne, 2004
P. LESTUZZI, L. PFLUG, Analyse des structures et milieux continus, Structures en barres et poutres, Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, Lausanne, 2014
A. MUTTONI, L'art des structures, Presse polytechniques et universitaires romandes, Lausanne, 2012
R. MOUTERDE, F. FLEURY, Comprendre simplement la résistance des matériaux. La structure, principes et enjeux pour la conception.

Teaching materials

LBARC1261 - ANALYSE DES STRUCTURES II - 354 pages

Faculty or entity

LOCI

Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme

Sigle

Credits

Prerequisites

Aims

Bachelor in Architecture (Bruxelles)

ARCB1BA

LBARC1143 AND LBARC1160