COMPUTER-AIDED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Course Code
40703
ECTS Credits
6
Semester
6th Semester
Course Category

Compulsory

Compulsory

Professor

Denise-Penelope Kontoni

Course Description

• Introduction to Computer-Aided Structural Analysis.
• Matrix analysis of framed structures using the stiffness method.Structural analysis of framed structures by the stiffness method and the use of computer programs (software) : computer-aided analysis of plane trusses, computer-aided analysis of plane frames, computer-aided analysis of space trusses, computer-aided analysis of plane grillages, computer-aided analysis of space frames.Applications in Civil Engineering problems and structures.
• Introduction to the Finite Element Method.Structural analysis of framed structures and surface/planar structures by the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the use of computer programs (software). Applications of FEM in Civil Engineering problems and structures.
• Introduction to the Boundary Element Method.Structural analysis of surface/planar structures by the Boundary Element Method (BEM) and the use ofcomputer programs (software). Applications of BEM in Civil Engineering problems and structures.