Advanced Statics

Teacher(s)

Fisette Paul;

Language

French

Main themes

Equilibrium of systems of rigid bodies Internal loads Stresses and strains Principle of virtual work, as applied to static systems. Application of the above to the specific case of loaded beams and trusses

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	At the outcome of this course, students are expected to : - know about the various types of external and internal joints and supports, as well as the related degrees of freedom - understand the meaning of total and partial isostaticity and hyperstaticity - be able to apply virtual work principles in solving problems of statics - be able to determine internal loads and stresses and strains in a beam, as well as the resulting sizing of the beam

Content

- Graphical methods in statics - Research of static equilibrium by the technique of the potential power principle (PPP) and Lagrange's equations - Notion of dry friction and arch-buttress: application in the field of mechanisms, vehicles - Recall of the beam theory (supports and internal forces) and calculation of the beam deflection.

Teaching methods

Theoretical course and exercise sessions

Evaluation methods

Written exam: theory and exercises

Other information

Prerequisites : FSAB 1201 (Physics 1) or an equivalent course FSAB 1202 (Physics 2) or an equivalent course

Online resources

On Moodle: https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=1799

Faculty or entity

LOCI