Structural analysis 2

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5 credits

20.0 h + 45.0 h

Teacher(s)

Faux Pascaline;

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

Bibliography

Allen E., Zalewski W., Form and Forces, Designing efficient, expressive structures, Boston, Wiley, 2010
Muttoni A., L'art des structures, Lausanne, PPUR, 2004
Salvadori M., Comment ça tient ?, Editions Parenthèses, 2005
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

Teaching materials

Présentations PowerPoint du cours théorique
Enoncés d'exercices sur les différents thèmes abordés en cours

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

LTARC1143 AND LTARC1160