Structural mechanics, elasticity and strength of materials

By the end of this course, students will be able to have: 1. A systematic understanding of the key concepts and aspects for the calculation and design of structures under dynamic loadings. 2. An adequate knowledge of calculation and design of lightweight structures that includes leading knowledge in this field in mechanical engineering in structures under dynamic loadings. 3. The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve problems of structures under dynamic loadings using established methods. 4. The ability to choose and apply analytical and modeling methods to solve structures under dynamic loadings problems. 5. An understanding of the different calculation methods that are used for the analysis of structures under dynamic loadings. 6. The ability to combine theory and practice to solve structures under dynamic loadings problems. 7. An understanding of the different applicable methods and techniques and their limitations for the analysis of the structures under dynamic loadings. 8. An awareness of the implications of engineering practice in the design and calculation of lightweight structures. 9. Demonstrate awareness of the health, safety and legal issues and responsibilities of engineering practice, the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and environmental context, and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice;

RA1.2: An systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of their branch of engineering. RA1.3: Coherent knowledge of their branch of engineering including some at the forefront of the branch. RA2.1: The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods. RA2.3: The ability to select and apply relevant analytic and modelling methods. RA3.2: An understanding of design methodologies, and an ability to use them. RA4.2: Rhe ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, interpret the data and draw conclusions. RA5.2: The ability to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems. RA5.3: An understanding of applicable techniques and methods, and of their limitations. RA5.4: An awareness of the non-technical implications of engineering practice. RA6.3: Demonstrate awareness of the health, safety and legal issues and responsibilities of engineering practice, the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and environmental context, and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. CB1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG1: Ability to resolve problems with initiative, creativity decision-making and critical reasoning skills, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the Industrial Engineering area. CG3: Capacity to design a system, component or process in the area of mechanical engineering in compliance with required specifications. CG4: Knowledge and capacity to apply current legislation as well as mandatory specifications, requirements and norms in the area of mechanical engineering. CG9: Knowledge and capacity to apply computational and experimental tools for analysis and quantification of mechanical engineering problems. CE5: Knowledge and capacity to construct and design industrial structures and buildings.

Topic 1: Review of free and forced oscillations 1. Presentation of the dynamic phenomenon and its application to the dynamic calculation of structures 2. Physical models and degrees of freedom 3. Free and forced oscillation in systems 1 DOF 4. Free and forced oscillation in sets 2 DOF 5. Free and forced oscillation in N DOF systems Topic 2: Dynamics of continuous systems 1. Partial Differential Equations of motion 2. Dynamics of beam subjected to bending 3. Simply supported beams 4. Cantilever beams 5. Bemas with distributed elastic supports Topic 3: Seismic analysis of structures 1. Introduction to seismology 2. Legislation relating to the seismic analysis of structures: actions in seismic project 3. Modal spectral analysis 4. Application to the seismic analysis of structures examples of calculation) Topic 4: Structures subject to the action of the wind 1. Characterization of the wind 2. Aeroelastic instability: gallop and flashover 3. Slender structures: cables, towers and poles 4. Cable-stayed and suspension bridges Topic 5: Structures subjected to moving loads 1. Pedestrian walkways 2. Road bridges 3. Railway bridges

- Lectures, classes to resolve doubts in small groups, student presentations, tutorials and personal work, oriented to the acquisition of knowledge (1.5 ECTS). - Lab and classes of problems in small groups, individual tutorials and personal work, oriented to the acquisition of practical skills related to the program of the course (1.5 ECTS).