Enabling student to analyze tension and deformation occurring in construction elements, Solving statically determinate and indeterminate problems. Dimensioning of construction elements.

Acquired knowledge enables students to recognize and analyze tension states and deformations for the elastic body based on which dimensioning of the elements can be done. The student is able to independently solve problems in the field of material resistance within higher courses as well as in the engineering practice.

Main tasks in strength of materials. Cross section method. Cauchy-Euler hypothesis. Stress matrix. Deformation measures. Axially loaded pole: statically determinate and statically indeterminate. Torsion of circular cross-section poles: stress and strain. Pole bending: normal stresses. Bending deformations: elastic line. Pole stability, critical buckling force. Contemporary materials in architecture: high elastic, pseudo-elastic and memory materials.

Lectures. Auditory Practice. Consultations. In the lecture theoretical part is presented and followed by typical examples. In the practice, additional problems are solved which extend the knowledge from the lectures. Consultations are held on the regular basis during the previously arranged times each week. The course is divided in two modules: the first module (axially loaded rod, torsion) and the second module (bending and twisting) are taken separately. If the modules are not taken, the eliminatory examination is to be taken.