4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016398ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
Link to the valid course fiche (ULB) CNST-H420
The course studies the time dependent behavior of constructions and buildings excited by dynamic forces. The course starts with the analysis of systems with one, two and several degrees of freedom, with and without damping, and also deals with simple continuous structures (beams and bars). The course continues with a short description of the different types of dynamic excitations including earthquakes, wind and walking pedestrians. The effects of these sources of excitations on civil engineering structures are discussed, together with modeling strategies including finite element models. Finally, design modifications and remedial measures are discussed when excessive vibration levels are expected.
The students will learn how to model time dependant dynamic behavior of structures. Emphasis is put on the ability to derive simple models from real complex structures and to compute their dynamic response due to different types of excitations.
The students will also develop a deep understanding of the effects of vibrations (positive or negative) on structures, and the possible design modifications and remedial measures.
Link to the valid course fiche (ULB) CNST-H420
This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:
In-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
Reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity)
Correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
Present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
Collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
Combine computational modelling methods and experimental techniques to tackle complex structural and material analysis problems
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
The Master of Science in Engineering can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
The Master of Science in Engineering can correctly report on research or design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a scientific paper
The Master of Science in Engineering can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience.
The Master of Science in Engineering can collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering can combine computational modelling methods and experimental techniques to tackle complex structural and material analysis problems.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 75% of the final mark.
PRAC Report determines 25% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Report category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Link to the valid course fiche (ULB) CNST-H420
The evaluation consists in an oral examination as well as the evaluation of the exercise sessions and projects (report)
75% for the oral examination and 25% for the exercise sessions.
The presence at the exercise sessions is compulsory. The professors may refuse the participation at the oral exam in case of non justified absence at the exercise sessions.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE)