Course content

• Bending moment, shear force and normal force distribution
• Static undetermined systems
• Stress analyses
• Load case definition
• Elasto-plastic analyses
• Failure mechanics
• Buckling of pillars and plates

Learning outcome

Knowledge: After completed module, the candidate is to have theoretical basis for the determination of: Bending moments, shear forces and normal force distribution diagrams

• Stress distribution on beam cross sections
• Pillar and plate buckling capacities
• Elasto-plastic conditions of beam systems

Skills: After completed module, the candidate is to have skills in application of:

• Methods for establishing bending moment, shear force and shear force distribution diagrams for static undetermined beam systems
• Manual methods for establishing stress distribution on beam sections
• Use of a digital tool to design beam constructions
• Manual methods for establishing elasto-plastic capacities in a system of beams
• Manual methods for establishing pillar and plate buckling capacities

Competence: After completed module, the candidate shall be competent in:

• Design of static problems with regards to geometry
• Boundary conditions
• Load application and section properties
• Determination of relevant dimensions and acceptance criteria for a static undetermined beam system

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compulsory theoretical exercises and practical laboratory exercise in groups.

Compulsory assignments

• Oblig

Recommended previous knowledge

MEKA1001 Mechanics

Course materials

"Fasthetslære" by Fridtjov Irgens.

"Tekniske tabeller" by Jarle Johannessen.

Other tables and procedures are handed out during lectures.