Lectures related to Frame Structures: Principles and Examples

Introduction to Structural Mechanics

Introduces the basics of structural mechanics, covering plane trusses, internal forces, and equilibrium analysis.

Plane Trusses: Analysis and Strategies

Covers the analysis of rigid structures and strategies to solve isostatic trusses.

Space Trusses & Frames

Covers space trusses, frames, and machines, emphasizing equilibrium analysis and structural design principles.

3D Space Trusses: Frames and Mechanisms

Discusses the analysis and design of 3D space trusses and frames.

Trusses, Frames & Machines

Covers the analysis of trusses, frames, and machines, focusing on the joints and section methods.

Axially Loaded Members

Explores the behavior of axially loaded members, including length changes, stress concentration, and problem-solving approaches.

Dimensional Analysis & Scaling Laws

Covers dimensional analysis, physical similarity, and structural mechanics, emphasizing the importance of scaling laws in solving complex problems.

Structural Art: Trusses, Beams, Slabs, and Frames

Explores the functioning of beams, slabs, and frames through graphic statics.

Introduction to Structural Mechanics: Space Trusses & Frames

Explores space trusses, frames, and hierarchical structural metamaterials, including loaded frames and hydraulic cylinders.

Compressed and Bent Posts: Interaction Verification and Second-Order Effects

Explores the resistance of compressed and bent columns, interaction verification, and second-order effects in structural analysis.

Compression in Structures: Cables and Arches

Explores the analogy between cables and arches, focusing on compression structures and stability considerations.

Beam Buckling: Buckling Conditions for Different Constraints

Explores beam buckling and different constraints' buckling conditions, emphasizing equilibrium computation and superposition.

Static Equilibrium: Understanding Forces in Structural Design

Covers the principles of static equilibrium and their application in structural design.

Buckling II: Instability of Slender Elastic Structures Under Compression

Explores buckling instability in slender elastic structures under compression, covering Euler buckling load and moment-curvature relations.

Arches and Cables: Structural Analysis Principles

Covers the principles of structural analysis for arches and cables, focusing on geometry and load distribution.

Building Skeletons: Structural Elements and Materials

Covers the essential principles of building structures, focusing on the skeleton's role and material selection in construction.

Axial Constraints: Understanding Material Deformations

Discusses axial constraints and material deformations in structural engineering, focusing on stress, strain, and the behavior of materials under various loading conditions.

Deformation of Planar Systems: Structural Behavior and Analysis

Covers the deformation of planar systems and the analysis of structural behavior under forces.

Horizontal Forces in Frames

Examines the distribution of forces in frames under horizontal loads and showcases the structural resilience of the Parthenon.

Modeling Structures: Arches and Cables

Covers the modeling and analysis of arches and cables in structures.