Structural mechanics cover a vast field of mechanics of solids (beams, plates, casings…) where the system studied is such that simplifications can be adopted, rendering the solution possible.
The student will gradually be placed in a position to solve complex problems, where the choice of modelling hypotheses will be increasingly crucial: choice of the kinematics of studied structures, choice of the representation of behaviour, choice of methods of adapted resolution, choice of the degree of idealisation (modelling) of real systems ….
On completion of the unit the student will be capable of analysing a mechanical system, proposing an analytical solution, or choosing an adapted form of numerical solution, and in particular of understanding the theory which underlies finite elements in the mechanics of solids.
The teaching will be in the form of courses and supervised studies including one or more case studies, according to numbers – approx. teaching hours below). A practical course is also planned, linked with unit n°2.
| On completion of the unit, the student will be capable of: | Classification level | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Formulating | 1. Knowledge | Important |
| Estimating | 2. Understand | Essential |
| Calculating | 3. Apply | Important |
| Interpreting | 4. Analyse | Essential |
| Estimating | 6. Assess | Important |
| Designing | 7. Create | Essential |
| Percentage ratio of individual assessment | Percentage ratio of group assessment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam: | 90 | % | Project submission: | 0 | % |
| Individual oral exam: | 0 | % | Group presentation: | 0 | % |
| Individual presentation: | 0 | % | Group practical exercise: | 0 | % |
| Individual practical exercise: | 0 | % | Group report: | 0 | % |
| Individual report: | 10 | % | |||
| Other(s): 0 % | |||||
| Type of teaching activity | Content, sequencing and organisation |
|---|---|
| Course |
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| Supervised studies | Supervised studies are slotted in between the courses straight from the first quarter of the unit. – approx. total teaching volume is 15 h. Case studies depending on numbers. |
| Practical courses | 3h (or 6h) in common with Unit 2: characterisation of the mechanical behaviour of composite structures |