Stability of Structures
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | RAK2C4 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Perälä, Martti |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| RAK-2015RASU |
3 autumn |
4.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| RAK-2016RASU |
3 autumn |
4.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to apply stability theory in structural analysis. Students will be able to determinate buckling load for different bar structures. Students will be able to use slope-deflection and finite element methods in stability problems. Students will be able to recognize meaning of phenomena like torsional- and flexural torsional buckling for column structures and lateral torsional buckling for beam structures. Students knows a plate buckling phenomenon.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 107 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Statics, Strength of Materials, Basics of FEM, Linear Algebra,
Differential and Integral Calculus.
Contents
• Second order approach
• Euler’s buckling cases
• Beam-column
• Second order moment
• Effect of imperfection
• Eigenvalue problem
• Slope-deflection method in stability problems
• Finite element method in stability problems
• Torsional- and flexural torsional buckling
• Lateral torsional buckling
• Plate buckling
Recommended or Required Reading
S.P. Timoshenko, J.M. Gere: Theory of Elastic Stability. Dover.
Lecturer's material.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, calculation exercises, homework and laboratory exercises.
Assessment Criteria
1 Student knowns the basics of the course
3 Student knowns the contents of the course well
5 Student knowns the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice
Assessment Methods
Two mid-term exams or one final exam.
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