The teaching goals are to provide advanced knowledge for the study of problems of computational structural mechanics. D1 - Knowledge and understanding. Understand the principles and methodologies of computational mechanics of solids and structures. D2 - Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. Be able to develop simple programs to serve the computational mechanics of solids and structures for the resolution of static and dynamic problems. D3 - Autonomy of judgment. Be able to apply the knowledge acquired to solve application problems in the field of computational mechanics of solids and structures. D4 - Communication skills. Be able to present, both in written and oral form, problems and possible solutions in the field of computational mechanics of solids and structures. D5 - Learning ability. Be able to gather information from textbooks, regulations and other sources for the autonomous solution, even during professional life, of problems concerning computational mechanics of solids and structures.

Advanced structural mechanics and structural dynamics.

Introduction and goals of the module. Variational principles, Ritz method and Galërkin method applied to the analysis beams and frames. Introduction to finite elements for bars and beams: shape functions, description of the state of stress and deformation, stiffness matrices, equivalent nodal loads. Solution of structural problems involving truss structures and frames: assembly, solution of linear systems, numerical integration. Finite element method to solve structural mechanics problems.

Bathe K.J, Wilson E.L.: Numerical methods in finite element analysis, Prentice-Hall. Reddy J.N., An introduction to the finite element method, McGraw-Hill.

Frontal lectures, classroom exercises and individual exercises.

Oral exam based on three questions (max 25/30 marks) and presentation of a report on the assignment (5/30 marks).

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)