Course title: Analysis of Engineering Structures I. Number of credits: 5
Name and position of course coordinator: Prof.Dr. JÁRMAI, Károly
Suggested semester: spring/autumn
Weekly lecture + seminar hours: 2
Assessment: colloquium
Course webpage: ….(if there is one)

 

Course objectives:
To introduce students to the design of different metal structures, their application.
 
Course content and structure:
Introductory overview. Static and fatigue strength of the seams. 1. Task. Dimensioning of welded joints tiring workload. Static and fatigue strength of welded joints. Welding stresses and deformities. The effect of residual stress on static and fatigue strength. Shank bending and plate count calculation, co-working plate width. Mathematical Methods for Optimal Sizing. Optimal dimensioning of I-, cabinet holders. 1. Enter a task. Calculation of thin-walled sections.Exams.
 
Evaluation method:
Make the own research on a specific structure. Give presentation. Write a test.
 
Required reading:
1. Farkas, J., Jármai, K.: Optimum design of steel structures, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, 2013.  2. Farkas, J., Jármai, K.: Design and optimization of Metal Structures, Horwood Kiadó, 2008.
 
Suggested reading:
3. Farkas, J., Jármai, K.: Economic Design of Metal Structures, Millpress Kiadó, 2003.4. Farkas, J., Jármai, K.: Analysis and Optimum Design of Metal Structures, Balkema Kiadó, 1997