Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the successful completion of the course, the students should be able to:
- Identify the basic structural principles of different types of structures
- Distinguish the structural systems of existing structures
- Conceptually identify how the forces are transferred through the structures to the foundation
- Apply appropriate structural solutions for a variety of different problems
- Be able to deal with the preliminary structural design phase (conceptual design)
Credits: 5
Schedule: 26.10.2020 - 13.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Athanasios Markou
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Athanasios Markou
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- The structural designer has to understand his es-sential position even in early (architectural) design phases. On the other hand, the structural engineer has to be prepared for this stage of design in a way that he/she can proactively and with ecological, social and cultural responsibility contribute to the project development.
- Introduction to selected structural solutions and examples, in order to identify static systems of existing constructions as well as the soil ground interaction.Core content
Complementary
Special
- Equilibrium equations
- Free body diagram
- Estimation of internal forces (bending moments, shear forces, axial forces)
- Evaluate different structural systems (trusses, beams, columns, frames, funicular structures)
- Distinguish between statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures
- Stability of structural system
- Mastering of conceptual design
- Three-dimensional understanding of structures
- Graphical method for designing trusses
- Cost efficiency of design
- Aesthetic aspects of design
- Soft skills
- Computer software for calculations
- Rehabilitation and reuse of structures
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures, reading assignments, guided exercice sessions, personal homework assignments and exams
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Student’s perspective
Activity
Time allocation, h
Total h
Pre-assignments (6)
6x1h
6h
Contact teaching (12)
12x2h+12x2h
48h
Guided exercises (12)
12x2h+12x2h
48h
Reading (~100 pages)
5h
5h
Assignments (6)
6x2h
12h
Group work
6hx2
18h
Peer feedback
6x1h
6h
Total
143h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Textbooks, lectures, homework and guided exercice sessions, student s personal notes and some additional supporting material
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Basic knowledge in mathematics and mechanics
Recommended courses: CIV-E1020, Geometry in Structures and Architecture or equivalent
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