Structural Analysis Techniques

Course code: 132SAT
Course guarantor: prof. Ing. Petr Kabele, Ph.D.
Form of exams: EX
Number of credits: 5 credits
Weekly load: 3+7

Abstract(semestr )
Aims, chalenges and difficulties in the modeling and analysis of historical structures. Governing equations of the mechanics of continuum. The finite element method. Elasto-plastic constitutive models. Geometrical nonlinearity. Solution procedures for non-linear incremental FE analysis. Damage mechanics, smeared crack models. Applicability of continuum mechanics. Blocky limit analysis of masonry. Demonstration of modelling of real structures and examples.
Content 
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Literature 
[1]  Shames I.H., Dym C.L.: Energy and Finite Element Methods in Structural Engineering, Taylor & Francis 1991.
[2]  Jirásek M., Bažant Z.: Inelastic Analysis of Structures, John Willey & Sons, Ltd 2002.
[3]  Bathe K.J.: Finite Element Procedures, Prentice Hall, 1996.
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Studijní plány 
Předmět je zařazen do následujících studijních plánů:

- studijní plán Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (MA_SAHC_M), skupina Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (MA_SAHC), dop. semestr 1 (International programme, which is realized by an international consortium of universities. Applications for study are accepted and processed exclusively through the consortium secretariat. )