The course focuses on
the advanced understanding of the nonlinear behaviour of structures under
static and dynamic loads with emphasis on earthquake loading. The class deals
with advanced theoretical concepts of linear and nonlinear structural analysis
with emphasis on material constitutive formulations, transformations for second
order geometric analysis, alternative elements for nonlinear analysis including
beam-column elements as well as zero length elements. State-of-the-art
modelling techniques are presented including the most recent modelling
guidelines for steel and reinforced concrete structures. A plethora of examples
is covered from material to element to system level behaviour including cases
where nonlinear analysis is used for assessment of new and existing structures.
- Professor: Dimitrios Lignos
- Professor: Savvas Saloustros
- Teacher: Diego Isidoro Heredia Rosa
- Teacher: Hnat Lesiv
