Guía Docente 2023-24
ESTRUCTURAS II

BASIC DETAILS:

Subject: ESTRUCTURAS II
Id.: 30201
Programme: GRADUADO EN ARQUITECTURA. PLAN 2009 (BOE 21/03/2015)
Module: TECNICO
Subject type: OBLIGATORIA
Year: 2 Teaching period: Segundo Cuatrimestre
Credits: 3 Total hours: 75
Classroom activities: 30 Individual study: 45
Main teaching language: Inglés Secondary teaching language: Castellano
Lecturer: Email:

PRESENTATION:

This course is about structural analysis.

The fundamentals of structural analysis will be addressed, also some structural resolution methods, such as compatibility and equilibrium methods, both from differential and integral formulations.

Structural analysis, therefore, as its fundamental goal to determine the structural response when they are subjected to the different actions that they must withstand during their construction and future life. By "structural response" it is understood, basically, the determination of the states of stress and strain to which the structure is going to be subjected as a result of the different states of load considered. The determination of the stress states is necessary in order to satisfy the resistance criteria established by the corresponding regulations and the uses of good practice to guarantee the safety of the structures. on the other hand, the determination of the deformation states is usually necessary to satisfy the rigidity criteria, which are often linked to functional requirements.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES ACQUIRED IN THE SUBJECT:

General programme competences G01 Effectively use language skills to express views and formulate arguments both orally and in writing Ability to express opinions and propose arguments effectively both orally and in writing in student's native language and English.
G02 Ability to resolve problems and make decisions throughout their lifetime and choose professional and educational pathways independently.
G03 Ability for autonomous learning and self-criticism.
G04 Ability to transfer the knowledge acquired in practical work and skills to the field of work.
G05 Demonstrate creativity, independence of thought, autonomy.
G06 Demonstrate critical and analytical ability to conventional approaches of the discipline.
G07 Demonstrate capacity for innovation, creativity and initiative.
G08 Incorporate social and humanistic knowledge to an all-encompassing university education.
G09 Capacity of developing values such as solidarity, multiculturalism, equality, social commitment, respect, diversity, integrity, universal accessibility, among other values that are unique to a culture of peace and democratic values.
G10 Formulate proposals for social transformation from a critical and constructive point of view.
G11 Ability to act, make decisions and take initiatives based on their own convictions and ethical behaviour.
G12 Knowledge of culture and society as a pillar of human reality.
G13 Knowledge of ethical commitment that leads to respect for the dignity of persons.
G14 Knowledge of the methods and procedures of democratic societies in the defence of fundamental rights of the person.
Specific programme competences E01 Ability to: Apply the graphic procedures to the representation of spaces and objects (T); Design and represent the visual attributes of objects and master proportion and drawing techniques, including computer-based techniques (T).
E02 Knowledge adapted and applied to architecture and urbanism of: The spatial representation systems; Analysis and theory of form and laws of visual perception; The metric and projective geometry; Graphic survey techniques in all its phases, from drawing notes to scientific restitution. The principles of general mechanics, statics, the geometry of masses and vector and tensor fields; The principles of thermodynamics, acoustics and optics; The principles of fluid, hydraulics, electricity and electromagnetism mechanics; the basis of topography and mapping and terrain modification techniques.
E03 Knowledge applied to: Numeracy, analytical and differential geometry and algebraic methods.
E04 Ability to conceive, calculate, design, integrate into buildings and urban units and execute: Building structures (T); Interior division systems, carpentry, stairways and other finished work (T); Locking systems, roof and other structural work (T); Foundation Solutions (T); Supply facilities, water treatment and disposal, heating and air conditioning (T).
E05 Ability to: Apply technical and construction standards; Maintain building structures, foundation and civil works; Conserve the finished work; Evaluate the project.
E06 Capacity to Preserve the structural work; Plan building and urban transformation facilities and power supply, audiovisual communication, acoustic conditioning and artificial lighting; Conserve facilities.
E07 Adequate knowledge of: Solid mechanics of continuous media and soil, as well as plastic, elastic and strength of materials of heavy works; Conventional building systems and their pathology; The physical and chemical characteristics, production procedures, pathology and use of building materials; Industrialised building systems.
E08 Knowledge of: Ethics, collegiate organisations, professional structure and civil liability; Administrative and professional management procedures; The organisation of professional offices; Measurement, expert and assessment methods; Health and safety at work; The management and real estate management.
E09 Suitability for design, practice and development of: Basic execution projects, sketches and drafts (T); Urban Projects (T); Construction management (T).
E10 Ability to: Develop functional programmes of buildings and urban spaces; Intervene in and conserve, restore and rehabilitate the built heritage (T); Remove architectural barriers (T); Undertake architectural criticism; Solve the passive environmental conditioning, including thermal and acoustic insulation, climate control, energy efficiency and natural lighting (T); Catalogue built and urban heritage and plan its protection.
E11 Capacity to Perform safety projects, evacuation and protection properties (T); Compose civil engineering projects (T); Design and execute urban layouts and development projects, gardening and landscape (T); Apply standards and building regulations; Develop environmental, landscape and correction of environmental impacts studies(T).
E12 Adequate knowledge of: General theories of form, composition and architectural types; The general history of architecture; The methods of studying the processes of symbolisation, practical functions and ergonomics; The methods to study social needs, quality of life, habitability and basic housing programmes; Ecology, sustainability and the principles of conservation of energy and environmental resources; Architectural, urban and landscape traditions of Western culture, as well as their technical, climatic, economic, social and ideological foundations; Aesthetics and theory and history of fine arts and applied arts; The relationship between cultural patterns and social responsibilities of the architect; The bases of vernacular architecture; Sociology, theory, economics and urban history; The methodological foundations of urban planning and territorial and metropolitan management; Drafting mechanisms and management of urban plans at any scale.
E13 Knowledge of: Civil, administrative, urban laws of the building industry and the professional performance; Feasibility analysis and supervision and coordination of integrated projects; The real estate appraisal.
E14 Once all the credits of the curriculum are obtained, the presentation and defence of an original project individually, before a university tribunal which will include at least one member suggested by the professional organisations. The assignment will consist of a comprehensive architectural project of a professional nature in which all the skills acquired in the degree are put into practice to the point of demonstrating proficiency to determine the complete execution of the construction project, in compliance with the applicable technical and administrative regulations.
Regulated profession competences P01 Ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements.
P02 Adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture as well as the arts, technology and human sciences.
P03 Knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design.
P04 Adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process.
P05 Ability to understand the relationships between people and buildings and between them and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them depending on the needs and the human scale.
P06 Ability to understand the architectural profession and its role in society, in particular by developing projects that take social factors into account.
P07 Knowledge of methods of investigation and preparation of construction projects.
P08 Understand the problems of the structural design, construction and engineering associated with building projects.
P09 Adequate knowledge of physical problems and the different technologies and of the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate conditions.
P10 Design capacity to meet the requirements of building users within the limits imposed by budget factors and building regulations.
P11 Adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations, regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into planning.

PRE-REQUISITES:

It is advisory that every student that enrols in this course is at least familiar with basic statics and computation of internal forces, taught in the previous physics course. She/ he remembers some basic math skills, including basic algebra and trigonometry, as well as some basic calculus topics (such as differentiation, simple integration, and how to find maximum and minimum values of functions). The student should be proficiency in geometry and trigonometry. Being familiar with the cartesian coordinate system and its terminology as well as knowing the basic rules governing sines, cosines and tangents of angles is invaluable as you work mechanics of materials problems.

It is also advisory that students have some upper intermediate level of English. 

SUBJECT PROGRAMME:

Observations:


Students have learnt in the first semester the basic concepts needed to understand the rules that govern structures. The three main aspects needed to study and design them. In this semester, students are going to learn different ways to analyse structures, their internal stresses, and their deformations. They will also learn to read the structural analysis that software presents. And they will learn to transmit this analysis to real life structures.

 

Subject contents:

1 - STRUCTURAL SAFETY
    1.1 - Actions following CTE-DB-SE-A
    1.2 - Limit states method
    1.3 - Actions combination
2 - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS BASES
    2.1 - Continuous beams
    2.2 - Equilibrium and compatibility
    2.3 - Linearity and principle of superposition
3 - HYPERSTATIC STRUCTURES
    3.1 - Statically indeterminate structures
    3.2 - Degree of hyperstaticity
    3.3 - Analysis methods
4 - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION OF A DEFLECTED BEAM
    4.1 - Conjugate beam theorem
    4.2 - Navier law
    4.3 - Mohr theorem
    4.4 - Elastic equations
5 - COMPATIBILITY METHOD
    5.1 - Imposed movements and deformations
    5.2 - Continuous beams
       5.2.1 - Three moments equation
       5.2.2 - Imposed deformation
6 - EQUILIBRIUM METHOD
    6.1 - Continuous beams
    6.2 - Frames
7 - RIGIDITY METHOD
    7.1 - Basic rigidity matrix
    7.2 - Movements, efforts and reactions calculation
8 - STRUCTURAL SOFTWARE
    8.1 - Introduction to CYPECAD
    8.2 - Program interface
    8.3 - Obtaining results, plans and reports

Subject planning could be modified due unforeseen circumstances (group performance, availability of resources, changes to academic calendar etc.) and should not, therefore, be considered to be definitive.


TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGIES AND ACTIVITIES:

Teaching and learning methodologies and activities applied:

To achieve the course competencies established in this guide, the activities are planned as follows:

There will be several theory sessions where the teacher will transmit the new information through oral and written exposition, conveniently using ICT as auxiliary means. The theory sessions will mainly be taught online, via Microsoft TEAMS. The exposition will be oriented to the course development; the new concepts will be structured in a coherent and logical way. The basic ideas and philosophy of the subject will be explained, avoiding extensive demonstrations that conspire against the understanding of the fundamental ideas of physics - which does not mean that mathematical demonstrations are less important. If circumstances require it, other theory activities not contemplated in the initial programming may be adopted. During the expositions questions or problematic situations may be asked. There will be some small practical activities. The teacher will solve any possible doubt or incomplete information, guiding and motivating students to search for answers, generating debates and creating an active class environment.

There will be practical sessions related to the previous theory ones. The practical sessions will mainly be taught in the classroom, giving way to a more social interaction with the students to solve any practical doubt using the blackboard. Students must prepare the practical activities prior to the realization of the session and study every concept needed to solve exercises.

At midterm there will be a practical written test to check the evaluating competences are being met. Students will have to solve some exercises similar to the ones solved at the practical sessions, using the knowledge from the theory sessions.

There will be twopractical projects that will be developed in pairs. The project will evaluate each of the two main parts of the course. Each student will work on their project with the obligation to bring material to work in class, as well as doubts or questions that have arisen during the autonomous work to be able to solve them together in class. Students will be able to ask the professor their doubts in person during tutoring hours or via email. Students will have to explain the project outcome on the delivery day.

Student work load:

Teaching mode Teaching methods Estimated hours
Classroom activities
Master classes 4
Other theory activities 10
Practical exercises 10
Practical work, exercises, problem-solving etc. 5
Films, videos, documentaries etc. 1
Individual study
Tutorials 1
Individual study 10
Individual coursework preparation 8
Group cousework preparation 10
Project work 10
Research work 5
Recommended reading 1
Total hours: 75

ASSESSMENT SCHEME:

Calculation of final mark:

Written tests: 30 %
Individual coursework: 20 %
Group coursework: 20 %
Final exam: 30 %
TOTAL 100 %

*Las observaciones específicas sobre el sistema de evaluación serán comunicadas por escrito a los alumnos al inicio de la materia.

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION:

Basic bibliography:

CERVERA RUIZ, Miguel. BLANCO DÍAZ, Elena. Mecánica de estructuras, libro 2, Métodos de análisis. Edicions UPC, 2002.
GOBIERNO DE ESPAÑA. Código Técnico de la Edificación, 2006.

Recommended bibliography:

NASH, William A. Teoría y Problemas de Resistencia de Materiales. Schaum, Mc. Graw-Hill, 1992
GORDON, John Edward. Estructuras o por qué las cosas no se caen. Calamar Ediciones, 2006.
NELSON, J. y MCCORMAC, J. Análisis de Estructuras - Métodos Clásico y Matricial. Editorial Alfaomega, 2006.
KASSIMALI, Aslam. Matrix Analysis of Structures. Stamford: Cengage Learning, 1999-2012

Recommended websites:

Estructurando http://estructurando.net/
CTE-DB-SE https://www.codigotecnico.org/index.php/menu-seguridad-estructural.html
Engineering mathematics https://www.mathalino.com/
La web del ingeniero civil https://civilgeeks.com/
Beam online calculator https://beamguru.com/


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