Academic Year:
2023/24
436 - Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology
30041 - Structural Analysis of Industrial Facilities
Teaching Plan Information
Academic year:
2023/24
Subject:
30041 - Structural Analysis of Industrial Facilities
Faculty / School:
110 - Escuela de Ingeniería y Arquitectura
Degree:
436 - Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology
ECTS:
6.0
Year:
4
Semester:
First semester
Subject type:
Optional
Module:
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1. General information
The objective of the subject is to enable the student to analyse and design industrial structures and installations. The following specific objectives are proposed for this purpose.
- To broaden the students' knowledge with the study of two structural typologies that had not been considered before, such as plate and sheet.
- To apply this theoretical knowledge to the structural calculation of liquid tanks, gas tanks, silos for grain storage and chimneys. To study the applicable regulations
- To extend the knowledge of structural analysis to the field of dynamic actions, of great importance in certain industrial facilities, and essential when an anti-seismic design is required.
- To know the different types of foundations, as well as their recommended use according to the results of the geotechnical study of the implementation area.
The different activities that are proposed during the development of this subject (practices, assignments and problem classes) not only seek the assimilation of the different concepts exposed throughout the subject, but also the enhancement of the reasoning, synthesis, resolution and later analysis of the results of different problems.
2. Learning results
1. -Designs, calculates and projects surface structural elements (tanks, silos, roofs).
2. -Knows the technology of the construction of surface elements and the regulations that govern it.
3. -Is capable of designing, calculating and projecting structures subjected to dynamic actions (vibrations induced by machinery and equipment, dynamic effects of wind, seismic actions, seismic actions, etc.)
4. -Knows the current regulations regarding seismic design, both at national and European level.
5. -Is capable of designing, calculating and projecting shallow and deep foundations.
6. -Knows the technology of foundation construction and the regulations governing it.
3. Syllabus
Block I: Plastic calculation of structures
1. Limit theorems of structural analysis.
2. Plastic calculation of structures.
Block II: Surface structures
1. The plate model
2. The sheet model
3. Liquid storage tanks
4. Silos for grain storage
5. Gas storage tanks
Block II: Structural dynamics
1. Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics. Equations and calculation methods
2. Systems of 1 degree of freedom. Free and forced vibrations
3. Systems of N degrees of freedom
4. Calculation of frequencies and vibration modes
5. Methods for solving dynamic equations
6. Seismic calculation
4. Academic activities
Attendance to all learning activities is of special relevance to acquire the competencies of the subject.
The subject will be developed from the following learning activities:
1. Theoretical classes. They constitute the central teaching nucleus. In them, the body of the content is developed in the program and presents examples of its application.
2. Practical problem solving classes. The problem classes complement the theoretical classes, allowing the student to apply the concepts to the resolution of engineering practice problems..
3. Computer Simulation Practices. The aim is to familiarize students with the basic tools of calculation of surface structures, dynamic analysis and foundations.
4. Assignment work. It intends to develop the project-based learning formula, to reinforce the rest of teaching activities, allowing the student to acquire teamwork skills.
5. Tutoring. They allow in a more individualized way, that the students integrate the different contents and consolidate the object of their learning.
5. Assessment system
In order to allow the continuous evaluation of the student, the following tests are proposed with their corresponding weighting in the final grade. A minimum grade of 45 out of 10 will be required in each of the parts.
Subject work (Weighting: 30%)
- The mechanical and resistant design of an industrial installation, its components and its subsidiary structures, including foundations, will be considered, allowing the student to apply and reinforce the learning results discussed above through a real case study.
- Dates will be set for partial reviews and final delivery, prior to the official exam date.
- The assessment will be based on the written report submitted and an oral presentation.
Practices (Weighting 30 %)
- A short practice report will be required at the end of each session.
Examination (Weighting: 40 %)
- Final exam in which the complete content of the subject will be evaluated.
- It will have an estimated duration of three hours.
For the global evaluation of the subject, the following tests are proposed to be taken during the official period of exams, with their weighting in the final grade. A minimum grade of 5 out of 10 will be required in each of the parts.
Examination (Weighting: 60 %)
- Final exam in which the complete content of the subject will be evaluated.
- It will consist of a theoretical part and another part of problems (exercises)
- It will have an estimated duration of three hours.
Practice exam (Weighting: 40 %)