Syllabus Information

5.3. Syllabus

Block I: Three dimensional surface structures

1.   Kirchhoff plate theory

2.   Kirchhoff-Love shell theory

3.   Liquid storage tanks

4.   Grain storage silos

5.   Gas storage tanks

Block II: Structural dynamics

1.  Structural dynamics fundamentals. Calculation equations and methods

2.  Single degree of freedom systems. Free and forced vibrations

3.  N degree of freedom systems

4.  Calculation of natural frequencies and mode shapes

5.  Methods for solving the equations of motion

6.  Seismic analysis

Block III: Retaining walls and foundations

1.  Classification and characterization of soil behaviour

2.  Strains and stresses calculation

3.  Retaining walls calculation

4.  Foundations calculation