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Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 228-0230/03
Abbreviation ZSM
Course title Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics
Credits 6
Coordinating department Department of Structural Mechanics
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Martin Krejsa, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

Lectures:
1. Introduction to building statics: Characteristics of the field of structural statics, some general basic concepts of structural statics.
2. Linear and planar forces system: Straight force system, planar force force, static force moment to point and pair of forces in plane, general planar force system, planar system of parallel forces.
3. Support structures: Idealization and classification of load-bearing construction structures, real load of load-bearing construction structures, rod, rod system.
4. Calculation of straight beam I.: Calculation of beam in axial and transverse task.
5. Calculation of straight beam II.: Calculation of the beam in a cruel, planar and spatial task.
6. Frame and curved beam I.: Planar frame.
7. Frame and curved beam II.: Planar frame in transverse task, spacial frame, planar curved beam in a planar task.
8. Planar Beam System I.: Continuous Beam with embedded joints.
9. Planar Beam System II.: Frame and arc with three joints.
10. Planar Truss II.: General and Simplified Joint Method.
11. Planar Truss II: Method of sections, non-nodes load.
12. Center of gravity: The concept of center of gravity, the center of gravity of planar lines, the center of gravity of simple planar shapes, the center of gravity of composite planar shapes.
13. Space Force System: Space Force Force, Static Moment of Force and Pair of Forces in Space, General Space Force, Space Force of Parallel Forces.
14. Sample examples.
Tutorials:
1. Linear and planar forces system: Straight force system, planar force force, static force moment to point and pair of forces in plane, general planar force system, planar system of parallel forces.
2. Support structures: Idealization and classification of load-bearing construction structures, real load of load-bearing construction structures, rod, rod system.
3. Calculation of straight beam I.: Calculation of beam in axial and transverse task with force and moment load in 1 point.
4. Calculation of straight beam II.: Calculation of beam in axial and transverse task with force and moment uniform continuous load.
5. Calculation of straight beam III.: Calculation of beam with overhanging ends in axial and transverse task with triangular and trapezoidal force and moment continuous load.
6. Calculation of straight beam IV.: Calculation of beam with overhanging ends with oblique supports, oblique beam.
7. Frame and curved beam I.: Planar frame in planar task I.
8. Frame and curved beam II.: Planar frame in planar task II.
9. Frame and curved beam III.: Planar frame in transverse task, planar curved beam.
10. Planar Beam System I.: Continuous Beam with embedded joints.
11. Planar Beam System II.: Frame and arc with three joints.
12. Planar Truss: Simplified Joint Method, Method of sections.
13. Center of gravity: The center of gravity of planar lines, the center of gravity of simple planar shapes, the center of gravity of composite planar shapes.
14. Credit test

E-learning

Studijní opory k dispozici v IS edison a na lms.vsb.cz

Literature

1. Russell C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics (13th Edition), 672 pages, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0132915540 , ISBN-10: 0132915545 .
2. Beer, F., et al., Vector mechanics for engineers. Statics and dynamics, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978–0–07–352940–0, 2007.

Advised literature

1. Russell C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis (10th Edition), 736 pages, 2017, ISBN-13: 978-0134610672 , ISBN-10: 0134610679 .
2. Meriam J.L. , Kraige L.G. : Engineering mechanics-statics, Wiley and Sons, USA, 2003.