Structural Analysis 1 : fundamentals of statics and strength of materials

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.

4 credits

20.0 h + 30.0 h

Teacher(s)

Faux Pascaline;

Language

French

Main themes

This teaching unit provides an introduction to the understanding of the mechanical working of load-bearing structures and their analysis. It forms part of the continuous process of studying the main architectural structures.
This teaching unit will provide the main concepts designed to:

analyse simple linear structures by means of tools from statics and materials resistance.
maintain a dialogue with an engineer specialised in this field.
The following topics are covered:
Basic concepts in mechanics: force and moment
Characteristics of sections: centre of gravity, quadratics, main axes of inertia
Balance conditions of simple isostatic structures: hypotheses, force systems, support reactions
Internal loads and associated constraints: assessment and quantification
Mechanical properties of materials and deformation.

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

apply the fundamental principles of statics in the case of flat structures subject to the action of a system of forces.
produce the static diagram corresponding to a simple loaded structure.
use graphic methods applied to questions of statics, enabling the visualisation of forces understanding of their effects on the structure being studied.
use analytical instruments applied to the principle of balance of a flat structure, to the calculations of the reactions at the supports, to establishing internal loads and associated constraints.
undertake a critical analysis of simple extended, compressed or bent structures subject to usual loading.
formulate the mechanical properties of common materials - steel, wood, concrete and glass : law of behaviour, fragility and ductility.
formulate the resistance conditions of a structure with regard to geometric factors and stress of the selected material.

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

Use the technical dimension

Be familiar with and describe the main technical principles of 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”.

Teaching methods

Bibliography

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
Meistermann A., "Basics - Systèmes porteurs", Birkhäuser, 2007

Teaching materials

Powerpoint des cours théoriques
syllabus exercices

Faculty or entity

LOCI

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

Title of the programme

Sigle

Credits

Prerequisites

Aims

Bachelor in Architecture (Tournai)

ARCT1BA