Elements of Structural Mechanics

Course objectives

The contents of the module concern the theoretical and experimental knowledge required for the evaluation of the mechanical behavior of structural elements, assemblages and constructions. The aim of the module is to provide students with the principles of mechanical modeling of the structures and the methodological tools that allow interpreting and evaluating the static response of the buildings. Through fundamental mechanical models, the learner acquires the knowledge for the analysis of the mechanical behavior of structures and for a proper sizing of simple systems and assemblages.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
1. REMINDERS of: vectorial theory, matrix operations, functions. 2. KINEMATICS of rigid bodies: rigid body motion, kinematic characterization of structural supports. 3. STATICS of rigid bodies: force systems, static characterization of structural supports, static problem, static classification of rigid bodies, internal forces, truss structures. 4. SECTION PROPERTIES: area, first moment of area, centroid, second moment of area/moment of inertia, parallel axis theorem, principal moments and axes of inertia. 5. DEFORMABLE BODIES: Fundamental concept of stress and deformation, linear elastic constitutive relationship.
Prerequisites
Students are required to know the following topics: - Vectors, matrices, matrix operations - Derivatives and integrals - Systems of linear equations - Functions
Frequency
No mandatory attendance
Exam mode
The exam consists of a written test consisting of some exercises on the main topics covered in the course. Then, corresponding results are discussed with a short oral exam.
Lesson mode
The course is based on traditional frontal lessons. The use of the blackboard, multimedia tools and all the teaching tools deemed suitable are foreseen.
  • Lesson code10599110
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseTechnical professions for construction and land
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDICAR/08
  • CFU3
  • Subject areaTerritorio