Course: Structural Mechanics I

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Course title Structural Mechanics I
Course code KDS/STRME
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Řoutil Ladislav, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Yurdakul Özgür, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
- introduction to the structural mechanics - tasks of structural mechanics - basic principles and axioms - definition of force, equilibrium, equivalency - moment to the point - general system of forces - calculation model - support reactions - application of equilibrium conditions. - internal forces diagrams (normal and shear forces, bending - moments) of the plane beam. - differential equilibrium conditions - simply supported beams and cantilevers, straight beams with - overhangs - beams with broken and curved axis - beam with hinges - Gerber's girder - three-hinged broken beam (with and without a tie) and arches - planar trusses (hinged bar systems) - method of joints and method of sections, static and kinematical definiteness

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Methods of individual activities, Work-related activities
  • Preparation for an exam - 64 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 64 hours per semester
  • Contact teaching - 52 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Basic ideas; principles and axioms of structural mechanics; static of the plane forces; equilibrium and equivalency conditions; condition of the static and kinematic definiteness; analysis of the plane static determinate structures - reactions and internal forces.
Students will gain a basic knowledge of the principles of mechanics and be able to apply them..
Prerequisites
The basic secondary school knowledge from mathematics and physics.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Written exam.
Recommended literature
  • Beer F. P., Johnston E. R. Mechanics for Engineers, McGraw-Hill Book Company. 1957..
  • Brohn, D. Understanding Structural Analysis. New Paradigm Solution, Kingsbridge, United Kingdom. 1984, 1990, 2005..
  • Gordon, J. E. Structures or Why Things Don?t Fall Down, Penguin Books. 1991..
  • Hanaor, A. Principles of Structures. Blackwell Publishing. 1998..


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