Structural Mechanics 2 (BYG205)
The course will introduce methods for analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures, as well as structures exhibiting a non-linear behaviour.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Facts
Course code
BYG205
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Admission requirements
Higher engineering education (HING)
Content
Influence lines. Energy methods. Force method applied for calculation of deflections in statically determinate structures. Force method applied to analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Stress resultants due to concentrated and distributed load, temperature variation and support subsidence in case of statically indeterminate plane trusses, beams and frames. Moment distribution method for plane structures with no joint translation. Introduction to theory of plasticity.
Learning outcome
The course is to introduce methods for analysis of statically indeterminate structures, as well as to introduce basics of the theory of plasticity. Upon completing the course, the student shall:
- Be familiar with the linear and non-linear structural analysis
- Be able to calculate, draw and use influence lines for statically determinate structures
- Be able to calculate displacements of a statically determinate structure by using the unit load method
- Be able to calculate stress resultants in statically indeterminate trusses, beams and frames by using the unit load method
- Be able to calculate stress resultants in statically indeterminate beams and frames by using the moment distribution method
- Be familiar with the plastic capacity and plastic mechanisms for trusses, beams and frames
Required prerequisite knowledge
BYG140 Structural Mechanics 1
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | All except use of own personal computer |
Written exam on paper.
Coursework requirements
5 of 6 hand-ins
5 out of in total 6 of the compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Yanyan ShaCourse teacher:
Yanyan ShaHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
6 hours lectures and tutorials per week. Compulsory assignments.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Structural mechanics 2 (BIB150_1) | 10 |
Open for
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Course assessment
The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.
