Content of Learning Activity

Structural functions: descent - crossing - bracing
Classic structural systems : context of their development - mode of operation - intrinsic limitations
Loads: origin of loads and orders of magnitude, safety factors, supports
Internal forces and deformations of simple structures: MNV form for isostatic beams, funicular for cable systems, Cremona and Williot for lattice systems, etc.
Materials (steel, concrete, wood, bamboo, etc.): strengths & weaknesses and orders of magnitude in terms of physical (dead weight), mechanical (strength and deformation) and environmental aspects (method for carrying out a rapid eco-balance in line with the Swiss KBOB approach).
Stresses: link between force (M, N, V) and stress (sigma, tau) for different cross-section geometries (rectangular, rectangular with reinforcement, tubular, H)
Decision-making: the case studies on which the student works raise the issue of sobriety (material and energy resources), requiring the search for appropriate, coherent and proportionate solutions based on scenario analysis, including Low Tech approaches.

Required Learning Resources/Tools

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Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

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Other Recommended Reading

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Mode of delivery

• Face-to-face

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours magistraux

Evaluations

The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)