TUHH
Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg
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Limit Analysis Methods
Instructor:
Viktor Sigrist
Course Format:
1 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Exercise
Period:
Summer Semester
Language:
German
Recommended Previous Knowledge:
Basics in the design of concrete structures as well as in structural analysis
Contents:
- static and cinematic method of the theory of plasticity, application to structural concrete
- dimensioning of beams and walls on the basis of stress fields and truss models
- failure mechanisms for beams
- deformation capacity of plastic hinges
- slab design with strip method
- yield line theory for slabs
- introduction to fracture mechanics
Learning Outcomes:
After successfully participating, students are able to
- understand limit state problems of concrete structures
- apply limit analysis methods to most important problems
- autonomously develop solutions for complex problems
Reading Resources:
Muttoni, A.; Schwartz, J.; Thürlimann, B. (1997): Bemessen von Betontragwerken mit Spannungsfeldern. Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel
Nielsen, M.P. (1984): Limit Analysis and Concrete Plasticity. Prentice-Hall
Marti, P.; Alvarez, M.; Kaufmann, W.; Sigrist, V. (1999): Tragverhalten von Stahlbeton. IBK Publikation, ETH Zürich
Performance Record:
house work, presentation, participation
Workload:
60 hours total
Further Information:
Contact:
Credit points of this module can be found in the course plan for the corresponding course of study.
