Course Details
Theory of Metal and Timber Structures
Academic Year 2022/23
DOB037 course is part of 8 study plans
DKC-K Summer Semester 1st year
DPC-K Summer Semester 1st year
DKA-K Summer Semester 1st year
DPA-K Summer Semester 1st year
DKC-S Winter Semester 1st year
DPC-S Winter Semester 1st year
DPA-S Winter Semester 1st year
DKA-S Winter Semester 1st year
Principles of reliability of metal and timber structures. Probability parameters and characteristics of effects acting on structures. The characteristic quantities. Design resistance of steel and timber structures. Improvement of theoretical design model of structural system. Initial imperfections of structural members and structural systems. Ideal and actual structure. Problem of interaction and influence of relationships between structural members and carried members on actual action of members of structural systems. Ductility of connections and joints. Semi-rigid joints.
Course Guarantor
Institute
Objective
The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of this course and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.
Syllabus
1.–2. Principles of reliability of metal and timber structures.
3. Probability parameters and characteristics of effects acting on structures.
4. The characteristic quantities.
5. Design resistance of steel and timber structures.
6.–7. Improvement of theoretical design model of structural system.
8.–9. Initial imperfections of structural members and structural systems.
10. Ideal and actual structure.
11.–12. Problem of interaction and influence of relationships between structural members and carried members on actual action of members of structural systems.
13. Ductility of connections and joints. Semi-rigid joints.
Prerequisites
Theory of elasticity and plasticity; disciplines of structural mechanics; principles and methods of static and structural design of metal and timber structures.
Language of instruction
Czech
Credits
8 credits
Semester
summer
Forms and criteria of assessment
examination
Specification of controlled instruction, the form of instruction, and the form of compensation of the absences
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Offered to foreign students
Not to offer
Course on BUT site
Lecture
13 weeks, 3 hours/week, elective
Syllabus
1.–2. Principles of reliability of metal and timber structures.
3. Probability parameters and characteristics of effects acting on structures.
4. The characteristic quantities.
5. Design resistance of steel and timber structures.
6.–7. Improvement of theoretical design model of structural system.
8.–9. Initial imperfections of structural members and structural systems.
10. Ideal and actual structure.
11.–12. Problem of interaction and influence of relationships between structural members and carried members on actual action of members of structural systems.
13. Ductility of connections and joints. Semi-rigid joints.