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Learning outcomes |
Students should acquire notions about the behaviour of structural systems concerning the equilibrium of forces, resistance of materials and structural safety, creating a knowledge base for the design of structures as part of the architectural exercise. These goals are fulfilled through the following competences: a) Ability to understand and analyze the equilibrium of a material point and of structural systems; b) Ability to analyze and understand the equilibrium working of fundamental elementary systems, like trusses, beams, frames, cables and arches; c) Ability to understand and apply safety criteria of structural elements, applying them in their pre-dimensioning; d) Ability to distinguish different materials based on strength and mechanical behavior.
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Main Bibliography |
- Zalewski, W. & Allen, E., “Shaping Structures – Statics”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1998 (ISBN-13: 978-0471169680) - Zalewski, W. & Allen, E., “Form and Forces: Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2009 - Beer, F.P.; Johnston Jr, E. R. (2006), “Mecânica Vectorial Para Engenheiros – ESTÁTICA”, 6ª Edição, McGraw-Hill, Lisboa. - Beer, F.P.; Johnston Jr, E. R. (2006), “Mecânica Vectorial Para Engenheiros – Resistência dos Materiais”, 3ª Edição, McGraw-Hill, Lisboa. - Meriam, James L. (1994), “Estática”, LTC Editora, Rio de Janeiro.
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