Computational dynamics

Recommended Prerequisites

The pre-requisites of this course are those corresponding to the application for the MSc course CMM.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods of lectures aim at the global learning of the discipline.

The lectures are supported in the literature and presentations, with the support of media. There is an opportunity to discuss the concepts and more difficult issues. Occasionally students are invited to attend lectures by visiting specialists. Tutorial lessons (22.5 hours) will be to answer questions and to help in the final project.

Learning Outcomes

Dublin descriptors

1. Knowledge and ability to understand

1.1. Understanding and using concepts of the theoretical foundations for bridge structures

1.2. Understand the structure of discipline and connection with others

1.3. Ability to synthesize information

2. Application of Knowledge and Understanding

2.1. Apply knowledge to solve problems in new situations

3. Realization of judgment / decision making

3.1. To interpret data, support and argue orally and in writing of certain decisions

4. Communication

4.1. Understand and know how to use sources of information. Ability to use research and literature

4.2. Learn adequately convey the knowledge, even for non-specialist audiences

5. Self-learning skills

5.1. ability to learn independently throughout their lives.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Integration methods in time and frequency for a linear oscillator degree of freedom. Continuous dynamical systems. Vibration modes and frequencies. Methods of calculating the dynamic response. Application to dynamic moving loads. Discrete dynamical systems. Methods of modal analysis and calculation of dynamic response. Principles of the theory of stochastic processes. Properties of stochastic processes. Estimation of power spectra. Stochastic models of the wind and earthquakes. Techniques for digital simulation of the actions. Response of linear systems to actions characterized by power spectra.

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Exam: 50.0%
Project: 50.0%

Bibliography

A bibliografia será definida pelo responsável da unidade curricular.