CIV-E4100 - Stability of Structures D, Lecture, 24.2.2025-10.4.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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 finishing the course, the student:

  • can apply the theory and concepts of elastic stability to the problems in structural engineering
  • can formulate stability problems mathematically
  • can apply exact or approximate solution methods and FE-software to solve stability problems
  • can utilize literature to extend the skills and knowledge gained during the course

Credits: 5

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 10.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joonas Jaaranen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Theory and concepts of stability of structures: equilibrium, stability, bifurcation, imperfection sensitivity, critical load, post-critical behaviour.
    • Governing equations of structural stability problems.
    • Exact and approximate solution methods.
    • Numerical solutions using finite element methods.
    • Flexural buckling.
    • Torsional and lateral-torsional buckling.
    • Plate buckling.
    • Shell buckling basics.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments and final examination.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures: 2 x 2 h per week (24 h)

    Exercise sessions: 2 x 2 h per week (24 h)

    Independent work (homework and reading): 12 h per week (72 h)

    Final exam and preparation: 3 + 16 hours (19 h)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, supporting material, assignments and textbooks.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
    2025-2026 Spring IV

    Registration:

    Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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