Rodolfo de Lima Paula

Conceptualization of the material body. Concept of force and momentum. Binary. Internal and external forces. Center of gravity, static moment and moment of inertia of areas and volumes. Classification of structures: isostatic, hypostatic and hyperstatic. Geometric instability. Actions on structures. Applied loads and reactions. General equilibrium equations. Effect of moving loads. Calculation of displacements in isostatic structures. Behavior of structural engineering materials. Internal forces: normal and shear force, bending and torsional moments. Diagrams. Analysis of stresses and deformations. Constitutive law. Concept of elasticity and plasticity. Concept of resistance, rigidity and flexibility. Work and strain energy. Introduction to spinal stability; critical load.

Basic concepts of structural analysis: structural models, balance and compatibility. Principle of superposition of effects and linear behavior. Principle of superposition of effects and linear behavior. Principle of virtual works. Use of computer programs in structural analysis. Simplifications for symmetric structures. Projects in limit states. Actions and reactions of forces in general. Physical and mechanical properties of wood. Construction systems and structural materials for the construction of steel buildings. Sizing and checking simple or compound section parts. Connections. Construction details.