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101-0117-00L 3 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Theory of Structures III

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Bozidar Stojadinovic
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:53

Abstract

This course focuses on the axial, shear, bending and torsion load-deformation response of continuous elastic prismatic structural elements such as rods, beams, shear walls, frames, arches, cables and rings. Additional special topics, such as the behavior of inelastic prismatic structural elements or the behavior of planar structural elements and structures, may be addressed time-permitting.

Objective

After passing this course students will be able to: 1. Explain the equilibrium of continuous structural elements. 2. Formulate mechanical models of continuous prismatic structural elements. 3. Analyze the axial, shear, bending and torsion load-deformation response of prismatic structural elements and structures assembled using these elements. 4. Determine the state of forces and deformations in rods, beams, frame structures, arches, cables and rings under combined mechanical and thermal loading. 5. Use the theory of continuous structures to design structures and understand the basis for structural design code provisions.

Content

This is the third course in the ETH series on theory of structures. Building on the material covered in previous courses, this course focuses on the axial, shear, bending and torsion load-deformation response of continuous elastic prismatic structural elements such as rods, beams, shear walls, frames, arches, cables and rings. Additional special topics, such as the behavior of inelastic prismatic structural elements or the behavior of planar structural elements and structures may be addressed if time permits. The course provides the theoretical background and engineering guidelines for practical structural analysis of modern structures.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes based on the lecture presentations. The lectures are recorded and available at the the ETHZ video portal.

Literature

Marti, Peter, “Baustatik: Grundlagen, Stabtragwerke, Flächentragwrke”, Ernst & Sohn, Berlin, 2. Auflage, 2014 Bouma, A. L., “Mechanik schlanker Tragwerke: Ausgewählte Beispiele der Praxis”, Springer Verlag, Berlin, 1993.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
Course textbooks, lecture notes, reading material, exercises/solutionsStructural design codes/design tables. Dictionaries. Personal computerNo structural analysis software. No communication in any form.
One mandatory 3-hour long written final session examination covering the entire course material. Continuous performance assessment through one 1.5-hour long written interim examination offered approximately in the middle the semester. The interim examination is not mandatory: students can earn the maximum course grade even if they only sit the final examination. The share of the interim examination grade in the course grade will be 30%, but only if it improves the course grade.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Theory of Structures III
  • Wed 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

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