Introduction to Building Structures
Course material
- Subject 1 (PDF)
Trusses in buildings
- Subject 2 (PDF)
Models: joints and restrictions - Subject 3 (PDF)
Statical analysis - Subject 4 (
PDF)
Pararell-chords truss: loads and axial forces - Subject 5 (
PDF)
Non-pararell chords truss: loads and axial forces - Subject 6 (
PDF)
Non-pararell chords truss: alternative solution - Subject 7 (
PDF)
Comparison between different solutions - Subject 8 (
PDF)
Three-hinged trusses: vertical loads - Subject 9 (
PDF)
Three-hinged trusses: horizontal loads - Subject 10 (PDF)
Ultimate limit states - Subject 11 (PDF)
Serviceability limit states - Subject 12 (PDF)
Virtual Work Principle (VWP) - Subject 13 (PDF)
VWP: Deformations and movements - Subject 14 (
PDF)
VWP: Temperature change deformations
- Subject 1 (PDF)