Stability of Structures (4cr)

Objective

Students will be able to apply stability theory in structural analysis. Students will be able to determinate buckling load for different bar structures. Students will be able to use slope-deflection and finite element methods in stability problems. Students will be able to recognize meaning of phenomena like torsional- and flexural torsional buckling for column structures and lateral torsional buckling for beam structures. Students knows a plate buckling phenomenon.

Content

? Second order approach
? Euler?s buckling cases
? Beam-column
? Second order moment
? Effect of imperfection
? Eigenvalue problem
? Slope-deflection method in stability problems
? Finite element method in stability problems
? Torsional- and flexural torsional buckling
? Lateral torsional buckling
? Plate buckling

Qualifications

Statics, Strength of Materials, Basics of FEM,
Differential and Integral Calculus.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Student knowns the basics of the course
3 Student knowns the contents of the course well
5 Student knowns the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice

Materials

Lecturer's material

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation exercises and homework.