Study Guide

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 results of hand calculations with an applicable computer program

Content

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

Prerequisites

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 program

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 program