Course code BūvZ2054

Credit points 4.50

Structural Analysis I

Total Hours in Course120

Number of hours for lectures24

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes24

Independent study hours72

Date of course confirmation10.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developer

author lect.

Jānis Rasa

Mg. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

Fizi2007, Physics I

Mate1023, Mathematics I

Course abstract

The course is aimed for mastering the basic knowledge on static equilibrium of structures and elements under external actions (loads). General conceptions of statics. Loads. Supports and reactions. Static equilibrium. Geometrical stability and support reaction calculations of different models.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Understanding of force equelibrium principles and their use in in-plane force systems; analysis of systems geometry and support reactions under different loading conditions. Test Nr.1,
2. Understanding of force equelibrium principles and their use in distributed force systems; analysis of systems geometry, stability and support reactions under different loading conditions. Test Nr.2, homework Nr.1

Course Content(Calendar)

1. General problems of structural mechanics. (1h)
2. Axioms of statics. (2h)
3. Vectors and vector operations. (3h)
4. In-Plane force systems: components and projections. Moments of forces. (3h)
5. Distributed forces. Varignon theorem. Equilibrium conditions. (4h)
6. Supports. Support statics axiom. Active and passive forces. (4h)
7. Structures and design models. Rigid body and deformable material models. (3h)
8. Geometrical stability. Principles of design of geometrically stable systems. (2h)
9. Loads and load types. Load combinations. (2h)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Students hawe to make 2 tests, 1 homework and must be able to discuss the results.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1st Test. Calculation of support reactions in in-plane force systems.
2nd Test, 1st homework. Geometrical analusis and calculation of support reactions in distributed force systems.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Student will have positive assessment of test, if at least 50% of calculation records are correct.
The home work will be assessed basing on two criteria: 1) accuracy of results 2) ability to participate in conversation on calculations and results

Compulsory reading

1. Kepe O., Vība J. Teorētiskā mehānika.- R.: Zvaigzne, 1982.- 577 lpp.
2. Ziemelis I., Kaķītis A., Dominieks L. Materiālu pretestība. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 376 lpp.
3. Bulavs, Felikss. Būvmehānikas ievadkurss / F. Bulavs, I. Radiņš. - Rīga : RTU izdevniecība, 2010.
4. Sozen, Mete A. Understanding structures : an introduction to structural analysis / Mete A. Sozen, Toshikatsu Ichinose. - Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2009

Further reading

1. Siliņš L., Šķiņķis C. Materiālu pretestība. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1966. 279 lpp.
2. Materiālu pretestība uzdevumos. J.Auzukalns, E.Ceplītis, I.Kalniņš, I.Liepiņš. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1973. 742 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Būvmehānika - palīglīdzeklis studentiem [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: www.llu.lv/buvmehanika
2. Būvinženieris: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienības izdevums. Rīga: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienība, 2006- ISSN : 1691-9262

Notes

Compulsory Course for the Second level professional higher educational programme “Civil Engineering” (G0323)