This course is composed of fourteen subject-matters defined
below:
- Trusses in buildings
- Models: joints and restrictions
- Statical analysis
- Pararell-chords truss: loads and axial forces
- Non-pararell chords truss: loads and axial forces
- Non-pararell chords truss: alternative solution
- Comparison between different solutions
- Three-hinged trusses: vertical loads
- Three-hinged trusses: horizontal loads
- Ultimate limit states
- Serviceability limit states
- Virtual Work Principle (VWP)
- VWP: Deformations and movements
- VWP: Temperature change deformations