Course code BūvZ3084
Credit points 2.25
Basic Theory of Structures I
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours36
Date of course confirmation12.06.2012
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Lilita Ozola
Dr. sc. ing.
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. Geometric stability and static determinacy. Definitions of internal forces, method of section for simply supported beams. Theory of bending. Dimensioning of section of beam (steel profiles and timber) according to strength and stiffness conditions.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Basic knowledge for: 1) statics axioms and basic theorems, 2) geometric stability and definition of a design model more adequate to real structure, 3) static equilibrium and method of section for calculation of internal forces, 4) normal bending, stress analysis.
• Skills: 1) calculation of internal forces in statically determinate beams including diagrams, 2) design of sections of beams.
• Competence: acquired ability to assess the load bearing capacity of simplest beams, rational choice of material and section profile regarding loading and environmental conditions.
Compulsory reading
1. Bulavs F., Radiņš I. Būvmehānikas ievadkurss. Rīga: RTU izdevniecība, 2010.
2. Sozen M. A., Ichinose T. Understanding structures: an introduction to structural analysis. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2009.
3. Ziemelis I., Kaķītis A., Dominieks L. Materiālu pretestība :mācību grāmata. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 376 lpp.
Further reading
1. Dallmann R. Baustatik.- 2., aktualisierte Aufl.: Teil 1. Berechnung statisch bestimmter Tragwerke. München: Fachbuchverlag Leipzig im Carl Hanser Verlag, 2008.
2. Gere J.M. Mechanics of materials. 6th ed. Belmont, CA ... [etc.]: Thomson-Brooks/Cole, 2004. 940 p. + 1 CD-ROM
3. Stavridis L. T. Structural systems: behaviour and design. London: Thomas Telford, 2010.
Periodicals and other sources
1. The Structural Engineer. London: The institution of structural engineers. ISSN 1466-5123.
2. Būvinženieris: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienības izdevums. Rīga: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienība, 2006- ISSN 1691-9262. Pieejams arī elektroniskā formātā: http://www.lbs.building.lv/readnews.php?news_id=91062