Study Guide

Objective

You can solve statically indeterminate structures
You can utilize spreadsheet methods in solutions
You can use the element method in mechanical tasks
You know the principles of stiffening and total stiffening of structures
You can solve demanding statically indeterminate structures with manual calculation methods and computer programs
You know how to use energy principles in mechanical tasks
You can evaluate the collapse mechanisms of structures

Content

Basic knowledge (core subject)
What are statically indeterminate structures?
What is meant by stability, stiffening and total stiffening
What is FEM?
How to use computer calculation programs?
What are energy principles?
What are the collapse mechanisms and the ultimate load of the structure?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures
Strength of materials
Steel structures basic course