Teaching Methodologies
The expository method and discussion of the topics covered are used. Students will be encouraged to actively participate in classes.
During the approach to programmatic subjects, the development of critical thinking and physical understanding of phenomena is
encouraged. Students will also be invited to perform exercises individually or in groups.
Clarifying doubts and monitoring research work will also be fundamental in the learning process.
An active learning methodology centered on the JigSaw student will also be practiced, simultaneously using the Mentimeter work platform.
Learning Results
Understand the basic notions of structural mechanics: actions and reactions; know the mechanisms of load transfer in structures; know and
apply static equilibrium equations to determine support reactions; understand internal efforts; calculate/analyse the geometric properties of
sections.
Characterise the properties of fluids; Recognise the basic concepts related to hydrostatics; Understand the basic concepts of
hydrokinematics; Describe the fundamental principles of hydrodynamics.
Skills:
Generic – Improve the ability to apply knowledge to solve problems; carry out judgments and decision-making; develop communication and
self-learning.
Specific – The subject provides the foundations of structural mechanics and fluid mechanics so that students understand the fundamentals
of analysis and design of structures and hydraulic systems
Program
1. Basic concepts of structures: Forces, moments. Constitution and classification of structures. Trusses.
2. Statics: Actions, reactions and effects on structures. Static balance. Internal forces (axial, shear forces and bending moments).
3. Geometry of masses: notion and calculation of centers of mass/gravity, moments of inertia.
4. Normal and shear stresses: Tensile and compression of linear parts; tensions and strains; thermal effects; linear elastic bending; bending
deformations; Direct cut in connections.
5. Main properties of fluids: external forces; specific mass and weight; density; compressibility; viscosity; vapor saturation tension of liquids.
6. Hydrostatics: Hydrostatic Law of pressures; pressure gauges; hydrostatic impulsion on bodies and surfaces.
7. Hydrokinematics: classification of flows; flow rate, average speed; continuity equation.
8. Fundamental concepts and principles of hydrodynamics: introduction to Bernoulli’s Theorem
Internship(s)
NAO
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