Syllabus Information

5.3. Syllabus

Part 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

Part 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

Part III: Retaining walls and foundations

1. Classification and characterization of soil behaviour

2. Strains and stresses calculation

3. Retaining walls calculation

4. Foundations calculation