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101-0113-00L 5 Credits BSC D-BAUG
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Theory of Structures I

Baustatik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Bruno Sudret
Only for Civil Engineering BSc.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:54

Abstract

Introduction to structural mechanics, statically determinate beams and frame structures, trusses, stresses and deformations, statically indeterminate beams and frame structures (force method)

Objective

- Understanding the response of elastic beam and frame structures - Ability to correctly apply the equilibrium conditions - Understanding the basics of continuum mechanics - Computation of stresses and deformations of elastic structures - Ability to apply the force (flexibility) method for statically indeterminate structures

Content

- Equilibrium, reactions, static determinacy - Internal forces (normal and shear forces, moments) - Arches and cables - Elastic trusses - Influence lines - Basics of continuum mechanics - Stresses in elastic beams - Deformations in Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko beams - Energy theorems - Statically indeterminate systems (Force method)

Resources

Lecture Notes

Bruno Sudret, "Einführung in die Baustatik" (2018)Additional course material will be available on the web page:https://sudret.ibk.ethz.ch/education/baustatik.html

Literature

Peter Marti, "Theory of Structures", Wiley, 2013, 679 pp.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
5 A4 Seiten. Die Zusammenfassung kann selbständig handschriftlich oder digital verfasst werden. Sie erhalten zusätzliche Hilfsmittel (gemäß Baustatik I Webseite) und müssen diese nicht auf Ihre Zusammenfassung schreiben. Alle nicht-programmierbaren Taschenrechner, ohne ext. Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten, gemäß Liste D-BAUG, sind erlaubt.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Baustatik I
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Tue 13:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
3 h weekly
exercise Baustatik I (in G)
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Mon 10:00-12:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

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