END-3604 Structural Analysis in Engineering - 5 stp

The course will provide an introduction to some important topics in analysis of some key structural elements.  The beam equation, advanced stability analysis of beam-columns and Rigid frames.  Part 1 covers beams and buckling. Part 2 gives the students an introduction to vibration analysis of structural elements.

Part 1:

• Euler beam equation
• Euler buckling
• Simple frames
• Buckling of beam-columns
• Euler-Lagragne method for columns
• Imperfect columns
• Continuous columns

Part 2:

-Vibration of a system with a single degree of freedom

• Undamped free vibration  (Undamped and damped)
• Rayleigh Method
• Rotational freedom
• Forced vibration (Damped and undamped )

-Vibration isolation

-Vibration in continuous systems

• Lateral vibration of a cable
• Longitude vibration of a bar.
• Lateral vibration in an Euler beam

A relevant undergraduate bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 30 points mathematics/statistics.

Application code: 9371

After completing this course the candidate:

• has thorough knowledge of  some theories and methods in the field of engineering design (K2)
• can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field of numerical and analytical calculations, computations, systematic design process, computational methods, engineering design (K3)

Skills:

After completing this course the candidate:

• can analyze existing theories, and interpretations in the field of engineering design and work independently on practical and theoretical problems  (S2)

General competence:

After completing this course the candidate:

• can apply the knowledge and skills within engineering design in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects (GC2)
• can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field of engineering design, both with specialists and the general public (GC4)

Lectures and problem solving.

Undervisnings- og eksamensspråk: Norsk, dersom det er engelsk språklige studenter tilstede vil det forelesningen gå på engelsk.   

4 h. written exam.

Letter grading A - F, where F is fail grade.

There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.     

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.