Course detail

Simulation of Metal and Timber Structures Behaviour

FAST-NOB021Acad. year: 2023/2024

Relation between real structure and calculation model – basic methods of calculation model formation.
Summary of computing systems for design, evaluation and verification of metal and timber structures.
Computer system IDA SCIA: input data, calculation, result interpretation, dimensioning.
Structural materials.
Simple problems modelling.
Results interpretation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Metal and Timber Structures (KDK)

Entry knowledge

Metal structures - design of elements and connections of steel structures. Timber structures - design of elements and connections of timber structures.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of this course and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.
Students have to manage the aim of the subject, make the acquaintance with course problematic and practice their knowledge and acquirements.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

LEDERER, F., BÁRTLOVÁ, A., BUŽGA, J., FERJENČÍK, P., SCHUN, J. a SVOBODA, M. Ocelové konstrukce pozemních staveb. Praha: SNTL, 1971. (CS)
DUTKO, P., LEDERER, F., FERJENČÍK, P. a ČÍŽEK, L. Drevené konštrukcie. Bratislava: Alfa, 1976. (SK)
KOLÁŘ, V., KRATOCHVÍL, J., LEITNER, F. a ŽENÍŠEK, A. Výpočet plošných a prostorových konstrukcí metodou konečných prvků. Praha: SNTL, 1979. (CS)
ESDEP – European Steel Design Education Programme. Vol. 7, WG 5&6: Computer Aided Design & Manufacture • Applied Stability. Ascot: SCI, 1993. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-SIS Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Relation between real structure and calculation model. 2. External boundary conditions – anchorage. 3. Internal boundary conditions – connections of members. 4. Semi-rigid connections. 5. Calculation model – trusses. 6. Calculation model – planar structures. 7.–8. Steel as a structural material. 9. Timber as a structural material. 10. Trusses and planar structures. 11. Spatial structures. 12. Linear and non-linear evaluation. 13. Structure stability, results interpretation.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1.–2. Relation between real structure and calculation model. 3.–5. Calculation model – trusses. 6.–8. Calculation model – planar structures. 9.–10. Steel as a structural material. 11. Timber as a structural material. 12. Linear and non-linear evaluation. 13. Structure stability, results interpretation.