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Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics for Architects

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Course Unit Code228-0241/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
PrerequisitiesCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit Title
230-0201Mathematics
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KRE13prof. Ing. Martin Krejsa, Ph.D.
BRO12prof. Ing. Jiří Brožovský, Ph.D.
Summary
Subject Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics for Architects will provide students with basic information about the static solution of statically and kinematically determined planar bearing structures from the point of view of an architect, which consists in calculating the reactions in external supports and determining the internal forces using equilibrium conditions. Part of the lessons is the analysis of the force systems in the plane and the space and the fundamentals of the kinematics, which are necessary to achieve the desired immobility of the supporting structure.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Learning of fundamentals of building mechanics - structural statics, focusing on the ability to determine reactions and internal forces on simple static and kinematic structures, especially on straight and curved beams, planar frames and trusses using conditions of equilibrium.
Course Contents
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
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
1. Russell C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics (13th Edition), 672 pages, 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0132915540, ISBN-10: 0132915545.
1. Benda, J., Stavební statika I., VŠB-TU Ostrava 2005, ISBN 80-248-0771-8.
Recommended Reading:
1. Russell C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis (10th Edition), 736 pages, 2017, ISBN-13: 978-0134610672, ISBN-10: 0134610679.
1. Kadlčák, J., Kytýr, J., Statika stavebních konstrukcí I., VUTIUM Brno 1999.
2. Jurčíková, Krejsa, Lausová, Michalcová: Stavební statika. VŠB-TU Ostrava 2013.
3. Kytýr, J., Gratza, R., Plášek, J., Ekr, J., Ridoško, T.: Statika I – Řešené příklady. Skriptum. Akademické nakladatelství CERM, Brno, 2014.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit35 18
        ExaminationExamination65 30