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Objectives
The course is aimed to teach the foundations of nonlinear structures from the broad perspective of formulation
(equilibrium and dynamical problems for solids, cables, beams, frames), computation (path following, discretisation techniques), and phenomenology (softening vs. hardening, elastic/geometric stiffness, loss of stability of equilibrium states). The student will learn how to carry out nonlinear analysis of structures together with computation of limits states due to either loss of stability (stability analysis) or to material (elasto-plastic) failure.
Exam policy
An in-class mid-term exam is scheduled four weeks after the start of the semester.
A project will be assigned on a topic of interest in the broad area of nonlinear structures both for
equilibrium and dynamical problems. ABAQUS and/or Matlab will be employed as preferential tools.
The final exam will be the presentation of the project in power point followed by a discussion with questions and answers.
The final grade will be a weighted average of the mid-term and the project assessments.
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