1. General information
Course:
DYNAMIC MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
Code:
310812
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
4.5
Degree:
2343 - MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING OF ROADS, CANALS AND PORTS
Academic year:
2021-22
Center:
603 - E.T.S. CIVIL ENGINEERS OF CR
Group(s):
20
Year:
2
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
English
Second language:
Spanish
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
GONZALO FRANCISCO RUIZ LOPEZ
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico/2-A61
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
3257
gonzalo.ruiz@uclm.es
To be specified upon class initiation
Lecturer:
CHENGXIANG YU ---
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
A55
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
6313
chengxiang.yu@uclm.es
To be specified upon class initiation
Lecturer:
XIAOXIN ZHANG ---
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico/2-A54
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
926052870
Xiaoxin.Zhang@uclm.es
To be specified upon class initiation
2. Pre-Requisites
It is recommended that the students have knowledge of the following subjects:
Continuum Mechanics and Materials Science, Rigid Body Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Science and Tecnology of Civil Engineering Materials, Strength of Materials
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Not established
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| AFC1 | Ability to address and solve advanced mathematical engineering problems, from problem solving to formulation development and implementation in a computer program. In particular, the ability to formulate, program and apply advanced analytical and numerical models for calculation, design, planning and management, as well as the ability to interpret the results obtained, in the context of civil engineering. |
| G27 | Ability to communicate in a second language. |
| G29 | Management capacity and teamwork. |
| ICET1 | Theoretical and practical knowledge of the behaviour of materials, structural elements and structures through constitutive models. Ability to apply these models to specific cases and use them to predict mechanical phenomena. |
| ICET2 | Theoretical and practical knowledge of the dynamic behaviour of materials, structural elements and structures. Ability to apply these models to specific cases and use them to predict mechanical phenomena. |
| ICET4 | Capacity for dynamic analysis of structures and determination of the main characteristics that define their dynamic response. Knowledge of the actions that generate a dynamic response in structures and the ability to carry out an effective structural design in the face of dynamic actions. |
| TE02 | Knowledge and capacity for structural analysis through the application of methods and programmes for the design and advanced calculation of structures, based on the knowledge and understanding of loads and their application to structural typologies in civil engineering. Ability to perform structural integrity assessments. |
| TE03 | Knowledge of all types of structures and their materials, and ability to design, project, execute and maintain civil engineering structures and buildings. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Students can identify and solve structural problems. | |
| Students can calculate and design technologically each of the elements of the structure according to the materials and typology chosen to solve the structural problem. | |
| Students understand the dynamic behavior of materials, structural elements and structures. They apply these models to specific cases and use them to predict mechanical phenomena. | |
| Students can numerically model the dynamic behavior of structures, determining the main characteristics that define their dynamic response. | |
| Students use computer programs that simulate the mechanical behavior of materials and structures in static and dynamic regimes. | |
| Students know the actions that generate a dynamic response in the structure and can perform an effective structural design in response to dynamic actions. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Dynamic behavior of materials in Civil Engineering
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Unit 1.1: Material behavior in dynamic regime
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Unit 1.2: Constitutive models in dynamic regime
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Unit 1.3: Linera elastic fracture mechanics in dynamic regime
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Unit 1.4: Cohesive fracture in dynamic regime
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Unit 2: Digital signal processing
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Unit 2.1: Analog and digital signals. Linear systems
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Unit 2.2: Time response: convolution; discrete Fouriour Transformation; FFT
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Unit 3: Diginal signal processing applied to structural dynamics
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Unit 3.1: Dynamic load decomposition
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Unit 3.2: Mode and spectral analysis
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Unit 3.3: Harmonic analysis
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Unit 3.4: Transitory analysis
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Unit 4: Fatigue of structures under cyclic loading
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Unit 5: Lab practice
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Unit 5.1: Fracture of concrete under impact loading through a drop weight device
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Unit 5.2: Modelling of the fatigue of a structural element under cyclic loading
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7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | AFC1 G27 ICET1 ICET2 ICET4 TE02 TE03 | 0.95 | 23.75 | N | N | ||
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) | AFC1 TE02 TE03 | 0.15 | 3.75 | N | N | ||
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | G29 TE02 TE03 | 0.25 | 6.25 | Y | Y | The report consists of two parts, experimental and numerical, a minimum note of 4 is required. It is recoverable with a new submission. | |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | AFC1 G29 TE02 TE03 | 0.25 | 6.25 | Y | N | Can be recovered in the final exam. The class performance in the case of continuous evaluation forms 10% of the global note. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Combination of methods | AFC1 G29 TE02 TE03 | 2.9 | 72.5 | N | N | ||
| Total: | 4.5 | 112.5 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 1.35 | Total class time hours: 33.75 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.15 | Total hours of out of class work: 78.75 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 50.00% | 60.00% | In order to pass, the final test (TE) needs to have a minimum note of 4. |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 15.00% | 15.00% | Lab practice and lab report (EP) consist of both numerical and experimental parts. A minimum note of 4 is needed to pass. |
| Assessment of active participation | 10.00% | 0.00% | Class performance (AC). |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 25.00% | 25.00% | Problem solving and case studies with finite element software (TC). |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:1) Minimum requirements: ET, EP >=4.
2) Global evaluation: 0.50*ET+0.15*EP+0.10*AC+0.25*TC
3) No notes will be kept for the next academic year. -
Non-continuous evaluation:By default, all students will be under continuous assessment. Whoever chooses for the non-continuous evaluation should inform the instructor before the class period ends and can only do so if his or her participation in the evaluable activities (according to the continuous assessment) will not reach 50% of the subject.
1) Minimum requirements: ET, EP >=4.
2) Global evaluation: 0.60*ET+0.15*EP+0.25*TC
3) No notes will be kept for the next academic year.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
In the retake exam, each student will be evaluated in the same (continuous or non-continuous) manner as in the normal exam. The same weights and minimum note requirements will be applied. No evaluation will be carried to the next academic year.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
The same criterion as that of the non-continuous evaluation applies.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 5): Dynamic behavior of materials in Civil Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5.75 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 18 |
| Teaching period: two weeks | |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 13-09-2021 | End date: 24-09-2021 |
| Unit 2 (de 5): Digital signal processing | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 18 |
| Teaching period: two weeks | |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 27-09-2021 | End date: 08-10-2021 |
| Unit 3 (de 5): Diginal signal processing applied to structural dynamics | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 18 |
| Teaching period: two and a half weeks | |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 11-10-2021 | End date: 05-11-2021 |
| Unit 4 (de 5): Fatigue of structures under cyclic loading | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 18.5 |
| Teaching period: two weeks | |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 08-11-2021 | End date: 19-11-2021 |
| Unit 5 (de 5): Lab practice | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 3.75 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 6.25 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 6.25 |
| Teaching period: two weeks | |
| Group 20: | |
| Initial date: 22-11-2021 | End date: 03-12-2021 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Structures under Impact and Impulsive Loading -Synthesis Report | CEB Bulletins | 1988 | |||||||
| Anil K. Chopra | Dynamics of Structures | Prentice Hall International Series in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics | 0132858037 | 2011 | 4th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0132858038 | ||||
| CEB-FIB Model Code 1990 | Fatigue of Concrete Structures - State-of-the-art Report | CEB Bullitins | 1988 | http://www.fib-international.org/fatigue-of-concrete-structures-pdf | |||||
| Sidney Mindess, J. Francis Young and David Darwin | Concrete | Prentice Hall | 0130646326 | 2002 | |||||
| Steven W Smith | Scientist and Engineer's Guide to Digital Signal Processing | Betrams | 0966017633 | 1997 | http://www.dspguide.com |
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| X.X. Zhang, G. Ruiz & R.C. Yu | A New Drop-weight Impact Machine for Studing Fracture Process in Structural Concrete | Londres | Blackwell Publishing Ltd. | 1475-1305 | 2010 | Se trata de una torre caída de deseño propio en la ETSI de Caminos, Canales y Puertos en la UCLM, Ciudad Real | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1475-1305.2008.00574.x/abstract?systemMessage=Wiley+Online+Library+disruption+has+been+delayed+to+the+12th+July+2015.+We+will+provide+a+further+update+as+soon+as+possible. |