Structural Analysis Techniques

Course guarantor:

Petr Kabele

Lecturer:

Petr Kabele

Tutor:

Petr Kabele

Supervisor:

Department of Mechanics

Synopsis:

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.

Requirements:

No prerequisites.

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Students should develop knowledge in the field of modern methods of structural analysis based on the finite element method. They should gain ability to practically apply their knowledge, especially to analysis of monuments and historical constructions.

Study materials:

Shames I.H., Dym C.L.: Energy and Finite Element Methods in Structural Engineering, Taylor & Francis 1991.

Jirásek M., Bažant Z.: Inelastic Analysis of Structures, John Willey & Sons, Ltd 2002.

Bathe K.J.: Finite Element Procedures, Prentice Hall, 1996.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:

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Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (compulsory course)