Meccanica dei Solidi e delle Strutture
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher:
FRANCESCO CANNIZZARO
Expected Learning Outcomes
The course aims to provide fundamental knowledge on the statics and kinematics of rigid and deformable bodies, and to analyze the structural response and stability of structures composed of beam solids. The acquired knowledge will provide the basis of the technical skills necessary for the design and evaluation of civil structures and industrial components.
Course Structure
The course will take place primarily through face-to-face teaching. Remote sessions will be held for the exercise tutorials
Required Prerequisites
Analysis II is required as a prerequisite for the module
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance will be recorded during lectures. To access the mid-term tests, it is essential to have achieved at least 70% attendance
Detailed Course Content
Geometry of masses – Kinematics of rigid bodies – Statics of beams – Analysis of stress and strain in solids – The principle of virtual work – Calculation of displacements in beam systems – Linear elastic law – Saint-Venant's beam problem: Normal stress, symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending, Shear, Torsion – Introduction to non-linear constitutive equations and strength criteria for brittle and ductile materials.
Learning Assessment
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Examples and previous exam papers will be given to the students during the course
