Computational Analysis and Design of Timber Structures

Recommended Prerequisites

Mechanics, streength of Materials, Analysis of Structures, Building Materials.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methodologies are based on theoretical-practical lessons with the exposure of theoretical concepts, immediately followed by their exemplification. At the end of the semester an application work with laboratory shed is proposed to allow contact with the material and its specificities The evaluation is carried out through practical works undertaken throughout the semester together with a final exam.

Learning Outcomes

Skills in finite element modeling and use of appropriate software. Solutions and design for timber construction.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

MODULE A - MODELING using EF

General concepts about the MEF.

General rules for the use of MEF

Finite element linear part modeling

Finite element planar part modeling (element plates, lab, shell

MEF COMMERCIAL STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN SOFTWARE (ROBOT, SAP 2000, ABAQUS).A.4 - Modeling of walls, high beams and reinforced concrete cores

 

MODULE B - timber Structures

Basic knowledge about the wood material.

      -Characteristics and properties of the wood material

      -Construction products of solid wood and its derivatives.

Design of wooden structures

      -Design of linear elements

      -Design of plane elements

      -Design of connections

Durability and preservation of wooden structures.

Head Lecturer(s)

Luís Miguel dos Santos Laím

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Resolution Problems: 50.0%

Bibliography

K.J.Bathe, Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, Prentice-Hall, 1982

ABAQUS User's guide

ROBOT MILLENNIUM User's manual

Alfredo Dias, Helena Cruz, José Saporiti, João Custódio e Pedro Palma “Avaliação conservação e reforço de estruturas de madeira “  Verlag Dashofer 2009 ISBN: 978-989-642-065-9

STEP “STEP - Timber Engineering ”. First Edition Centrum Hout, The Netherlands, 1995.

Wood Handbook  - Forest products laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture

Natterer, J., Herzog, T., Volz, M.,  “Construire en Bois 2” . Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, Switzerland,1991

EN 1990 EC0 : Bases para o dimensionamento estrutural

EN 1991 EC1: Acções em Estruturas

EN 1995 EC5: Projeto de Estruturas de Madeiras.