Advanced Analysis of Structures

Code	9747
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	OT(15H)
Scientific area	Mechanics and Structures
Entry requirements	Good base knowledge on “Strength of Materials”, “Structural Analysis” and “Structural Concrete”
Mode of delivery	Tutorial
Work placements	Not applicable
Learning outcomes	Proficiency in modelling by Finite Element Method; Proficiency in using calculation programs; Understanding the fundamentals of the FEM; Understanding non-linear analysis; Recognition of limitations of the methods of analysis; Recognition of the need for experimentation.
Syllabus	1. Introduction 2. Formulation of the Finite Element Method 3. Computer programs 4. Non-linear analysis of structures 5. Semi-rigid connections in steel structures 6. Soil-structure interaction 7. Reliability of structures
Main Bibliography	Zienkiewicz, O. C. and Taylor, R. L. “The Finite Element Method for Solid and Structural Mechanics”, Butterworth, 2005 Bathe, K.-J. and Wilson, E. L., “Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis”, Prentice-Hall 1976 Owen, D. R. and Hinton, E., “Finite Element Programing” Academic Press, 1980 Neal, B.G., “Plastic Methods of Structural Analysis”, Chap. & H, 1977
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.