Hyperstatic StructuresLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student can
• identify the degree of statical indeterminacy and the degree of transferability
• identify the general force method
• use slope-deflection equations
• use the Cross method
• use the symmetry of structure
• identify forced displacements
• identify stresses caused by temperature changes
• explain plasticity theory
• find a solution using the method of plastic hinges
• check the results of hand calculations with an applicable computer programme.

Content

• Degree of statical indeterminacy and the transferability of frame structures
• General force method in basic cases
• Slope-deflection equations in basic cases
• The Cross method in basic cases
• Use of symmetry when solving structures
• Loading caused by support settlements
• Loading caused by thermal changes
• The plasticity theory
• Method of plastic hinges

Qualifications

Isostatic Structures, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Fundamental of Physics, Statics, Mechanics of Material

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
• identify the degree of statical indeterminacy
• explain the solution of a frame structure using the general force method
• explain the solution of a frame structure using slope-deflection equations
• explain the solution of a frame structure using the Cross method
• recognise symmetry when solving structures
• recognise loading caused by forced displacement in a frame structure
• recognise loading caused by temperature difference
• recognise the theory of plasticity
• repeat a solution using the method of plastic hinges
• check the results of hand calculations with a suitable computer programme.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
• solve the degree of statical indeterminacy and use the degree of transferability
• find a solution of a frame structure using the general force method
• find a solution of a frame structure using slope-deflection equations
• find a solution of a frame structure using the Cross method
• explain symmetry when solving structures
• find a solution for loading caused by forced displacement in a frame structure
• find a solution for loading caused by temperature difference
• explain the theory of plasticity
• find a solution of a frame structure using the method of plastic hinges.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
• deduce and apply the degree of statical indeterminacy and the degree of transferability
• find a solution of a frame structure using the general force method and interpret the results
• find a solution of a frame structure using slope-deflection equations and interpret the results
• find a solution of a frame structure using the Cross method interpret the results
• make use of symmetry when solving structures
• find a solution of a frame structure for loading caused by forced displacement in a frame structure
• find a solution of a frame structure for loading caused by temperature difference
• apply the theory of plasticity
• apply the method of plastic hinges for solving frame structures.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to
• identify the degree of statical indeterminacy
• explain the solution of a frame structure using the general force method
• explain the solution of a frame structure using slope-deflection equations
• explain the solution of a frame structure using the Cross method
• recognise symmetry when solving structures
• recognise loading caused by forced displacement in a frame structure
• recognise loading caused by temperature difference
• recognise the theory of plasticity
• repeat a solution using the method of plastic hinges
• check the results of hand calculations with a suitable computer programme.