Applied Theory of Structural and Material Analysis II

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Department of Concrete and Masonry Structures

Synopsis:

Main features of thin-walled structures. Pure torsion and warping torsion. Cross-sectional characteristics of open and closed thin-walled members. Thin-walled beams with rigid and deformable cross-section. Harmonic analysis. Folded plate theory. Membrane and slab actions. Formation of the element stiffness matrix. Analysis of various types of folded plate structures. Folded plate analysis of tall buildings. Computer program. Shells. Membrane theory of shells. Shear lag in wide flanges - main features and methods of analysis. Prestress losses. Experimental findings. Excessive deflections of long-span prestressed bridges.

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no prerequisities

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Study Objective:

The purpose of the subject is understanding of methods in research in civil engineering structures, with an emphasis on advanced analysis and design, modeling strategies, methodologies and applications, and on the practical implications of recent research developments.

Study materials:

1. Křístek, V.:„Theory of Box Girders“, Wiley and Sons, New York, Chichester, Brisbane, Toronto, 1979

2. Křístek, V., Škaloud, M:„Advanced Analysis and Design of Plated Structures“, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Oxford, New York, Tokyo, 1991

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