Structural Engineering
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DepartmentFaculty of Civil Engineering
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Program code6211EX040
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationMaster of Engineering Sciences
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Duration2
The construction industry is evolving rapidly, driven by new technologies that accelerate building processes,a growing emphasis on sustainability, and the demand for engineers who combine versatility with a deep understanding of modern trends. Buildings themselves are becoming increasingly advanced — designed for durability, functionality, and environmental responsibility.
About
The aim of the Structural Engineering Master’s programme is to prepare creatively minded engineers with advanced knowledge and competencies in structural design.
Graduates will be able to collect, analyse, and present scientific and technical information; design and assess complex structures; plan and conduct scientific research; and apply modern computational and experimental methods in engineering practice.
Students can specialize in one of the following areas:
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Modern Lightweight Structures
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Building Structures
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Structural Engineering
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Bridges and Viaducts
Specialisations:
- Modern Lightweight Structures
Traditional construction has long relied on heavy materials and resource-intensive processes. However, growing global awareness of sustainability, pollution reduction, and energy efficiency has transformed the industry.
Modern lightweight structures, made from efficient materials, are increasingly replacing heavier traditional systems. These structures are faster to manufacture, easier to transport and assemble, and more environmentally friendly.
Graduates of this specialisation will be able to design and calculate modern lightweight steel, timber, and composite (steel–concrete) structures and joints; assess their structural condition and fire safety; and apply the latest integrated design, physical testing, and numerical analysis technologies.
- Building Structures
The loadbearing structure is the core of any building, ensuring safety, stability, and longevity. While traditional building materials such as wood, clay, and limestone were once dominant, technological progress has introduced new methods for producing durable, lightweight materials and advanced design tools for structural analysis.
A solid understanding of material properties and their optimal application is essential. Specialists in this field must be proficient in modern computational tools for structural design and analysis, capable of evaluating complex systems and applying innovative approaches to ensure structural safety and efficiency.
Graduates of this specialisation will be able to analyse and design building structures using advanced software tools, assess material performance, and apply the latest structural design methodologies.
- Structural Engineering
The Structural Engineering specialisation is designed for both international and local students who wish to pursue their studies in English.
Growing global attention to environmental sustainability is reshaping the construction sector, which is increasingly encouraged to reduce pollution and energy consumption. This specialisation responds to these challenges by focusing on modern structural solutions, the use of efficient materials, and advanced methods of structural analysis to support the design of safer, more sustainable buildings.
Throughout their studies, students learn to design complex steel and reinforced concrete structures using research-based analysis and design methods, supported by widely used international software tools. Emphasis is placed on independent problem solving, application of scientific knowledge, and the integration of contemporary engineering practices.
Upon graduation, students will be able to collect, systematise, analyse, evaluate, and present scientific and technical information. They will be prepared not only to design structural systems for complex buildings, but also to assess and strengthen existing structures, address structural performance issues, and plan or conduct scientific research within the field of structural engineering.
- Bridges and Viaducts
Bridges and viaducts are among the most complex and significant engineering structures, reflecting human progress in both technology and culture. Ensuring their durability and safety requires precision, innovation, and ongoing maintenance.
Recent structural failures, such as the collapse of the Genoa viaduct, have underscored the importance of high-quality engineering design and inspection practices. This specialisation prepares experts capable of designing, evaluating, and maintaining bridge structures with reliability and innovation.
Graduates will learn to assess and test bridge conditions using advanced methodologies, model and calculate structural behavior parameters, and propose creative, research-based design and reinforcement solutions. They will also be equipped to predict structural performance, evaluate external impacts, and determine optimal strategies for renovation and reuse.
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What will I be able to do?
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
• conduct research and evaluate results using modern information technologies
• model and calculate the behavior parameters of complex structures
• select appropriate methods and tools for assessing the condition of special structures
• create and apply innovative design and analytical solutions
• evaluate the reliability of structures and their connections. -
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates of the programme can pursue careers in:
• construction and design organisations in Lithuania and abroad
• project evaluation and technical expertise offices
• government ministries, municipal departments, and technical supervision institutions
• structural maintenance and management organizations, higher education institutions, or state enterprises.
They may also continue their studies at the doctoral (PhD) level.
Study subjects
1 Semester
obligatory
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STGGM17115 9 credits
Modelling and Computer-Aided Analysis of Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
Fundamentals for the computer-aided design and analysis of the structures by using the finite element method and its mathematical formulation.
Module description
Fundamentals of the finite element method. Evaluation of loads and actions. Preparation of initial data linear and non-linear, analysis process and interpretation of the obtained results for the continuum and frame structures.
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STMEM17063 6 credits
Optimization of Steel Structures
Module aim
Introduce to the optimization of structures, optimal design objectives and optimal design methods.
Module description
Singularities of optimization design methods of optimal structures. The creation of a topology and parametric model of structures. Formulation of the aim of optimization task and design boundaries.
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STGSM17122 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.
Module description
It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.
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STMEM17062 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
Acquaintance with the main reference sources, with their presented criteria and methods, with aim to formulate the tasks of research or with object to justify by analysis possible the structural solutions for chosen building.
Module description
Survey and analysis of literature. Set up of investigation purposes and tasks, through analyzed criteria and methods or through the structural solutions for chosen building based on their analyses and their selection for modeling.
obligatory
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STGGM17115 9 credits
Modelling and Computer-Aided Analysis of Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
Fundamentals for the computer-aided design and analysis of the structures by using the finite element method and its mathematical formulation.
Module description
Fundamentals of the finite element method. Evaluation of loads and actions. Preparation of initial data linear and non-linear, analysis process and interpretation of the obtained results for the continuum and frame structures.
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STGGM17116 6 credits
Test of Building Structures
Module aim
The aim of this module is to introduce students with modern destructive and nondestructive testing, methodic of testing, as well as testing equipment.
Module description
The module presents destructive and nondestructive methods of building structures, explains aim of testing, testing methodic and statistical evaluation of test data.
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STGSM17122 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.
Module description
It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.
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STGGM17114 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
Familiarize students with research and analysis of science literature source
Module description
Literature review on selected subject mode under the quidance of graduation work advisor
obligatory
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STMEM17149 9 credits
Numerical Modeling and Non-linear Analysis of Building Structures (with course project)
Module aim
To introduce computational methods and their application in the linear and non-linear analysis of building structures.
Module description
The course covers principles of iterative calculations, finite element method, and software for solving 2D and 3D problems. Students will learn about the different types of finite elements and their applications, modeling of mechanical and thermal effects, shrinkage and creep, pre-stress and deformations, impacts and combined effects. The course also covers topics such as geometric and physical nonlinearity of models, and modeling features of anisotropic materials. Through practical modeling examples and a course project, students will apply the theoretical knowledge in practice and learn how to present, analyze, and justify their modeling results.
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STMEM17122 6 credits
Stability of Steel Structures
Module aim
To provide quality theoretical knowledge and necessary abilities for solving theoretical, analytical and design problems of stability of steel structures.
Module description
The course is dedicated to the introduction of the fundamental steel structural stability verification principles and requirements stated in European design standards. The course covers the general design methods as well as mathematical models used for the stability verification and applied in the commercial structural analysis software. The course details the simplified design methods presented in European standards. By using nonlinear structural analysis software as the basis for a virtual laboratory, students will explore and learn the fundamentals of structural stability.
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STGSM17122 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.
Module description
It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.
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STMEM17121 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
Acquaintance with the main reference sources, with their presented criteria and methods, with aim to formulate the tasks of research or with object to justify by analysis possible the structural solutions for chosen building.
Module description
Survey and analysis of literature. Set up of investigation purposes and tasks, through analyzed criteria and methods or through the structural solutions for chosen building based on their analyses and their selection for modeling.
obligatory
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STMEM17149 9 credits
Numerical Modeling and Non-linear Analysis of Building Structures (with course project)
Module aim
To introduce computational methods and their application in the linear and non-linear analysis of building structures.
Module description
The course covers principles of iterative calculations, finite element method, and software for solving 2D and 3D problems. Students will learn about the different types of finite elements and their applications, modeling of mechanical and thermal effects, shrinkage and creep, pre-stress and deformations, impacts and combined effects. The course also covers topics such as geometric and physical nonlinearity of models, and modeling features of anisotropic materials. Through practical modeling examples and a course project, students will apply the theoretical knowledge in practice and learn how to present, analyze, and justify their modeling results.
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STMEM17122 6 credits
Stability of Steel Structures
Module aim
To provide quality theoretical knowledge and necessary abilities for solving theoretical, analytical and design problems of stability of steel structures.
Module description
The course is dedicated to the introduction of the fundamental steel structural stability verification principles and requirements stated in European design standards. The course covers the general design methods as well as mathematical models used for the stability verification and applied in the commercial structural analysis software. The course details the simplified design methods presented in European standards. By using nonlinear structural analysis software as the basis for a virtual laboratory, students will explore and learn the fundamentals of structural stability.
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STGSM17122 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.
Module description
It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.
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STGGM17115 9 credits
Modelling and Computer-Aided Analysis of Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
Fundamentals for the computer-aided design and analysis of the structures by using the finite element method and its mathematical formulation.
Module description
Fundamentals of the finite element method. Evaluation of loads and actions. Preparation of initial data linear and non-linear, analysis process and interpretation of the obtained results for the continuum and frame structures.
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STMEM17210 6 credits
Nolinear Anallysis and Stability of Steel Structures
Module aim
To provide quality theoretical knowledge and necessary abilities for solving theoretical, analytical and design problems of stability of steel structures.
Module description
The course is dedicated to the introduction of the fundamental steel structural stability verification principles and requirements stated in European design standards. The course covers the general design methods as well as mathematical models used for the stability verification and applied in the commercial structural analysis software. The course details the simplified design methods presented in European standards. By using nonlinear structural analysis software as the basis for a virtual laboratory, students will explore and learn the fundamentals of structural stability.
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STGSM17122 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.
Module description
It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.
one of the following
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STMEM17064 9 credits
Composite Steel and Concrete Structures
Module aim
Student will understand main peculiarities of behavior and design of steel – concrete composite structures.
Module description
Scope, definition, utilization and efficiency of composite structures, materials and properties. Stress – strain state of composite members and methods of its analysis. Peculiarities of behavior and design of composite structural members and joint connections in normal and fire situation.
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STTMM17127 9 credits
Mechanics of Inelastic Structures
Module aim
Conception of elastic plastic body analysis and limit equilibrium problems. Nonlinear mathematical programming, mathematical and mechanical links of investigating problems. Plastical deformation, failure and shakedown of bar structures and bendable plates.
Module description
Main equations and relationships of plasticity theory, inelastic discrete structures (bar, plates). Variational principles. General formulations of problems: mathematical models of elastic-plastic body limit equilibrium and analysis problems. Plastic deformations of bar structures, their plastic failure: trusses, bendable beams and frames, calculation of strains and displacements; influence of repeated variable load. Structures from plastic strengthening material. Plastic deformation of bendable plate, their plastic failure: assumptions of design, yield conditions of Huber-Mizes, problem of limit equilibrium parameter determination. Application of numerical, mathematical programming and computer technologies.
one of the following
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STGGM17118 9 credits
High-Rise Buildings and Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
To provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills on high-rise building structure analysis and construction
Module description
Knowledge of classification, application areas, practical methods of analysis and detailing of reinforced concrete thin-walled spatial structures is provided
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STGGM17117 9 credits
Reinforced Concrete Thin-Walled Spatial Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
Provide information about practical analysis of reinforced concrete thin-walled spatial structures
Module description
Diversity, application areas and development review of thin-walled spatial structures. General principles of design and construction of thin-walled spatial structures. Practical methods of analysis and detailing of shallow shells of double curvature, cylindrical shells and prismatic folded plates, shells of revolution, suspension and cable-stayed structures
one of the following
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STTMM17127 9 credits
Mechanics of Inelastic Structures
Module aim
Conception of elastic plastic body analysis and limit equilibrium problems. Nonlinear mathematical programming, mathematical and mechanical links of investigating problems. Plastical deformation, failure and shakedown of bar structures and bendable plates.
Module description
Main equations and relationships of plasticity theory, inelastic discrete structures (bar, plates). Variational principles. General formulations of problems: mathematical models of elastic-plastic body limit equilibrium and analysis problems. Plastic deformations of bar structures, their plastic failure: trusses, bendable beams and frames, calculation of strains and displacements; influence of repeated variable load. Structures from plastic strengthening material. Plastic deformation of bendable plate, their plastic failure: assumptions of design, yield conditions of Huber-Mizes, problem of limit equilibrium parameter determination. Application of numerical, mathematical programming and computer technologies.
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STGGM17370 9 credits
Nonlinear Analysis of Structures
Module aim
To introduce students to the nonlinear analysis of structures.
Module description
Material and geometrical nonlinearity. Creep and shrinkage of concrete. The essence of concrete and the fields of its application. Deformation analysis methods of reinforced concrete structures accounting for concrete creep and shrinkage. Stress-strain relationships for steel and concrete. Basics of theory of plasticity. Limit analysis. Models of concrete cracking. Bond between steel and concrete. Direct and iterative calculation methods. Examples of geometrically nonlinear problems. Nonlinear problems using standard finite element programs. Basics of fracture mechanics.
one of the following
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STTMM17127 9 credits
Mechanics of Inelastic Structures
Module aim
Conception of elastic plastic body analysis and limit equilibrium problems. Nonlinear mathematical programming, mathematical and mechanical links of investigating problems. Plastical deformation, failure and shakedown of bar structures and bendable plates.
Module description
Main equations and relationships of plasticity theory, inelastic discrete structures (bar, plates). Variational principles. General formulations of problems: mathematical models of elastic-plastic body limit equilibrium and analysis problems. Plastic deformations of bar structures, their plastic failure: trusses, bendable beams and frames, calculation of strains and displacements; influence of repeated variable load. Structures from plastic strengthening material. Plastic deformation of bendable plate, their plastic failure: assumptions of design, yield conditions of Huber-Mizes, problem of limit equilibrium parameter determination. Application of numerical, mathematical programming and computer technologies.
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STGGM17370 9 credits
Nonlinear Analysis of Structures
Module aim
To introduce students to the nonlinear analysis of structures.
Module description
Material and geometrical nonlinearity. Creep and shrinkage of concrete. The essence of concrete and the fields of its application. Deformation analysis methods of reinforced concrete structures accounting for concrete creep and shrinkage. Stress-strain relationships for steel and concrete. Basics of theory of plasticity. Limit analysis. Models of concrete cracking. Bond between steel and concrete. Direct and iterative calculation methods. Examples of geometrically nonlinear problems. Nonlinear problems using standard finite element programs. Basics of fracture mechanics.
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STMEM17121 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
Acquaintance with the main reference sources, with their presented criteria and methods, with aim to formulate the tasks of research or with object to justify by analysis possible the structural solutions for chosen building.
Module description
Survey and analysis of literature. Set up of investigation purposes and tasks, through analyzed criteria and methods or through the structural solutions for chosen building based on their analyses and their selection for modeling.
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STGGM17147 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
Educate the capability to analyze the literature, formulate the scope of the thesis.
Module description
Formulation of the scope of the master’s thesis. Literature review and analysis. Preparation for experimental program.
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STGGM17118 9 credits
High-Rise Buildings and Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
To provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills on high-rise building structure analysis and construction
Module description
Knowledge of classification, application areas, practical methods of analysis and detailing of reinforced concrete thin-walled spatial structures is provided
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STGGM17117 9 credits
Reinforced Concrete Thin-Walled Spatial Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
Provide information about practical analysis of reinforced concrete thin-walled spatial structures
Module description
Diversity, application areas and development review of thin-walled spatial structures. General principles of design and construction of thin-walled spatial structures. Practical methods of analysis and detailing of shallow shells of double curvature, cylindrical shells and prismatic folded plates, shells of revolution, suspension and cable-stayed structures
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STGGM17114 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
Familiarize students with research and analysis of science literature source
Module description
Literature review on selected subject mode under the quidance of graduation work advisor
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STMEM17151 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
Familiarize students with research and analysis of science literature source
Module description
Literature review on selected subject mode under the quidance of graduation work advisor
2 Semester
obligatory
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STMEM17066 9 credits
Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Steel and Timber Structures
Module aim
Develop knowledge and skills for the efficient design of steel and timber structures with BIM technologies.
Module description
Modeling of steel and timber frame and panel-type buildings using different finite elements soft-wares, such as Dlubal
RFEM, Robot and etc. Automated finite elements design of steel and timber structures. Finite element analysis of Cross laminated timber (CLT) buildings. Computer based analysis of semi rigid connections and its implementation for the whole static model of the building. -
STGGM17124 6 credits
Durability and Probability Analysis of Building Structures
Module aim
To train students to analyze, evaluate and forecast durability of construction works. To train students to determine reliability of safety and serviceability of members in design and in evaluation of members in service.
Module description
Concept of durability, its parameters. Corrosion of concrete, masonry, metal (reinforcement) and reinforced concrete, destruction of organic materials, protection of structures in aggressive environment. Forecast of working life for structures. Analysis of regulated reliability and application of it as criterion in design and evaluation of members.
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STMEM17067 6 credits
Advanced Metal Structures
Module aim
Providing knowledge and skills necessary for the design of advanced steel structures their elements and connections. Develop the ability to apply this knowledge in light of emerging structural design tools and technologies.
Module description
Advanced metal structures, their classification. Arched, cable-stayed and cable-struted roofs structures, their arrangement and calculation. Design of towers and masts steel structures. Prestressed stayed columns, their arrangement and calculation. Evaluation of nonlinear behavior. Design of steel tanks. Adjustment of stresses in steel structures.
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STMEM17065 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
Investigation of chosen topic trying to receive initial results of research or designing.
Module description
Theoretical investigation of chosen topic. Analysis and estimation of the possible methodies for experimental investigation or for designing of chosen building.
obligatory
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STGGM24201 9 credits
Building Built Computer Analysis (with Course Project)
Module aim
Provide information about practical analysis of reinforced concrete thin-walled spatial structures
Module description
Diversity, application areas and development review of thin-walled spatial structures. General principles of design and construction of thin-walled spatial structures. Practical methods of analysis and detailing of shallow shells of double curvature, cylindrical shells and prismatic folded plates, shells of revolution, suspension and cable-stayed structures
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STGGM17124 6 credits
Durability and Probability Analysis of Building Structures
Module aim
To train students to analyze, evaluate and forecast durability of construction works. To train students to determine reliability of safety and serviceability of members in design and in evaluation of members in service.
Module description
Concept of durability, its parameters. Corrosion of concrete, masonry, metal (reinforcement) and reinforced concrete, destruction of organic materials, protection of structures in aggressive environment. Forecast of working life for structures. Analysis of regulated reliability and application of it as criterion in design and evaluation of members.
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STGGM17127 6 credits
Composite Structures
Module aim
Provision of information on priority layered composite structures, methods of analysis and principles of design and their use in construction
Module description
To know calculation methods of composite structures under different effects and in the cases of rigid and slender layer conection. To be able to recognize and analyse problems related to design of composite structures, to be able to apply advanced methods and to make rational structural decisions.
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STGGM17123 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
Familiarize students with methods of scientific research and perform such research and analysis on the subject related to the final work
Module description
Analysis o calculation methods of structures considered in the final work
obligatory
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STMEM17148 9 credits
Integrated Computer Aided Structural Design (BIM) (with course project)
Module aim
To teach students to use computer based methods in the design of steel and timber structures.
Module description
Modeling of steel and timber frame and panel-type buildings using different finite elements soft-wares, such as Dlubal RFEM, Robot and etc. Automated finite elements design of steel and timber structures. Finite element analysis of Cross laminated timber (CLT) buildings. Computer based analysis of semi rigid connections and its implementation for the whole static model of the building.
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STMEM17145 6 credits
Innovative Tall Steel Structures
Module aim
To introduce to innovative tall steel structures, their behavior, directions of improvement.
Module description
Classification of tall steel special structures. Forms of tall steel special structures. General principles of design. Materials. Main design principles. Materials. Directions of improvement. Pre-tensioned structures. Hybrid tower-mast structures. Tensegrity strucutres. Hyperbolic structures. Tensegrity structures.
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STGGM17395 6 credits
Special Reinforced Concrete Tower Structures
Module aim
Introduce the complex behaviour and design principles of reinforced concrete tower structures.
Module description
Special tower structures: types, functions and materials. Wind loading of structures: static and dynamic pressure, pressure coefficients, aeroelasticity. Soil-structure interaction. Dynamic response of tower structures. Methods of design and future of different tower structures (Industrial chimneys, water towers, power transmission lines, TV towers, wind towers).
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STMEM17125 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
Investigation of chosen topic trying to receive initial results of research or designing.
Module description
Theoretical investigation of chosen topic. Analysis and estimation of the possible methodies for experimental investigation or for designing of chosen building.
obligatory
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STGGM17374 9 credits
Computer Aided Design of Bridges and Special Structures (BIM) (with Course Project)
Module aim
To teach to apply computers programs to design specific structures.
Module description
Modern software packages for structural analysis, their abilities, advantages and disadvantages: STAAD (basis program) and one in choice: Lira, Midas, Sofistik, Robot.. Acquisition of command of different programs. Preparation of models for analysis of beam and continuum structures, preparation of initial data for analysis, automation of modeling. Modeling particularities of traffic, wind, soil and hydrostatics actions. Influence lines. Regulation of internal forces. Design (check, select) of steel structures, calculation and design of reinforced concrete structures; automated preparation of designs. Calculation of vibrations modes and forced vibrations. Buckling of structures. Design of bridges, towers, reservoirs, hydraulic structures etc. Distribution transversal of charges with program Tiltai-2000.
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STGGM17375 6 credits
Concrete Structures Reinforced with Composites
Module aim
To acquaint with influence of fiber reinforcement on behavior of concrete and reinforced concrete structure. To teach individually to analyse and to design elements reinforced with steel fibers.
Module description
Reinforced concrete (RC) structures reinforced with steel fibers. Types of steel fibers. Advantages and shortcomings of the shapes of steel fibers. Types of fabrications of fibers. Main characteristics of fiber reinforcement. Influence of steel fibers on the behavior of concrete and reinforced concrete elements. Mechanical properties of fiber reinforcement used in elements and their influencing factors. Stress – strain relationships of RC elements reinforced with steel fibers. Determination of bearing capacity of steel fiber reinforced elements. Determination of crack width in the bending RC elements reinforced with fibers and bar reinforcement. Determination of residual tensile strength in the members reinforced with steel fibers. Analysis of tension RC members reinforced with steel fibers applying discrete crack model. Analysis of flexural RC members reinforced with steel fibers applying discrete crack model.
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STMEM17127 6 credits
Composite Bridge Decks
Module aim
The aim of the module is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, analyze, and construct safe and efficient steel-concrete composite bridges.
Module description
The course module offers a comprehensive exploration of Steel-Concrete Composite Bridges for master’s students. It covers topics including bridge types, composition analysis, design principles, material interactions, connection design, verification, numerical modelling, and innovative solutions. The module equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, analyse, and innovate in composite bridge engineering. By mastering industry standards and rigorous analytical techniques, students will develop the expertise to ensure structural integrity, withstand load effects, optimize materials, design connections, and meet durability requirements. Through case studies and real-world examples, students will also gain insights into cutting-edge trends and solutions. Upon completion, students will possess academic prowess and practical skills to drive advancements in steel-concrete composite bridge construction.
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STMEM17148 9 credits
Integrated Computer Aided Structural Design (BIM) (with course project)
Module aim
To teach students to use computer based methods in the design of steel and timber structures.
Module description
Modeling of steel and timber frame and panel-type buildings using different finite elements soft-wares, such as Dlubal RFEM, Robot and etc. Automated finite elements design of steel and timber structures. Finite element analysis of Cross laminated timber (CLT) buildings. Computer based analysis of semi rigid connections and its implementation for the whole static model of the building.
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STMEM17150 6 credits
Structures for Composite Steel and Concrete Buildings
Module aim
Student will understand main peculiarities of behavior and design of steel – concrete composite structures.
Module description
Scope, definition, utilization and efficiency of composite structures, materials and properties. Stress – strain state of composite members and methods of its analysis. Peculiarities of behavior and design of composite structural members and joint connections in normal and fire situation.
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STGGM17124 6 credits
Durability and Probability Analysis of Building Structures
Module aim
To train students to analyze, evaluate and forecast durability of construction works. To train students to determine reliability of safety and serviceability of members in design and in evaluation of members in service.
Module description
Concept of durability, its parameters. Corrosion of concrete, masonry, metal (reinforcement) and reinforced concrete, destruction of organic materials, protection of structures in aggressive environment. Forecast of working life for structures. Analysis of regulated reliability and application of it as criterion in design and evaluation of members.
one of the following
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STTMM17132 6 credits
Mechanics of Continual Structures
Module aim
To explain mathematical models of structures on elastic basement. General theory of continual structures (plates, shells) stress strain design subjected by external loading.
Module description
General information of curved surface theory. Generalized surface stress and strain state structural member. Main equations of geometrical linear and nonlinear structures in curvilineared coordinat system.Design models and algorithms for various types of shells. Structure on deformable soil design theory. Mechanical models for basement and mathematical equations. Extreme energy principles and mathematical models. Calculating algorithms of structures on deformable basement.
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STMEM17068 6 credits
Advanced Timber Structures
Module aim
Acquaintance with the design and evaluation methods of the behaviour of contemporary wooden structures.
Module description
The application, arrangement and behaviour of complex planar and spatial wooden structures; the properties of composite timber-to-timber and concrete-to-timber structures, peculiarities of methods for design and arrangement and fundamentals of analysis.
one of the following
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STTMM17132 6 credits
Mechanics of Continual Structures
Module aim
To explain mathematical models of structures on elastic basement. General theory of continual structures (plates, shells) stress strain design subjected by external loading.
Module description
General information of curved surface theory. Generalized surface stress and strain state structural member. Main equations of geometrical linear and nonlinear structures in curvilineared coordinat system.Design models and algorithms for various types of shells. Structure on deformable soil design theory. Mechanical models for basement and mathematical equations. Extreme energy principles and mathematical models. Calculating algorithms of structures on deformable basement.
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STGGM24202 6 credits
Design of shelters and buildings for extreme impacts
Module aim
To acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the calculation, construction and design of shelters and buildings under extreme stress conditions.
Module description
The aim of the discipline is to acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the calculation, construction and design of shelters and buildings under normal and extreme stress conditions. It provides basic knowledge of the requirements for shelters and buildings. It introduces the methodologies for the design and calculation of shelters and buildings and their structures under extreme stress conditions.
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STGGM17375 6 credits
Concrete Structures Reinforced with Composites
Module aim
To acquaint with influence of fiber reinforcement on behavior of concrete and reinforced concrete structure. To teach individually to analyse and to design elements reinforced with steel fibers.
Module description
Reinforced concrete (RC) structures reinforced with steel fibers. Types of steel fibers. Advantages and shortcomings of the shapes of steel fibers. Types of fabrications of fibers. Main characteristics of fiber reinforcement. Influence of steel fibers on the behavior of concrete and reinforced concrete elements. Mechanical properties of fiber reinforcement used in elements and their influencing factors. Stress – strain relationships of RC elements reinforced with steel fibers. Determination of bearing capacity of steel fiber reinforced elements. Determination of crack width in the bending RC elements reinforced with fibers and bar reinforcement. Determination of residual tensile strength in the members reinforced with steel fibers. Analysis of tension RC members reinforced with steel fibers applying discrete crack model. Analysis of flexural RC members reinforced with steel fibers applying discrete crack model.
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STTMM17132 6 credits
Mechanics of Continual Structures
Module aim
To explain mathematical models of structures on elastic basement. General theory of continual structures (plates, shells) stress strain design subjected by external loading.
Module description
General information of curved surface theory. Generalized surface stress and strain state structural member. Main equations of geometrical linear and nonlinear structures in curvilineared coordinat system.Design models and algorithms for various types of shells. Structure on deformable soil design theory. Mechanical models for basement and mathematical equations. Extreme energy principles and mathematical models. Calculating algorithms of structures on deformable basement.
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STMEM17126 6 credits
Timber and Polymeric Bridges
Module aim
To provide the necessary knowledge and abilities to design timber and polymer bridges, their main elements, and to arrangement and calculate the connections of these bridge elements. Develop the ability to apply this knowledge in analyzing the behavior of these bridges in light of emerging structural design tools and technologies.
Module description
You will acquire basic knowledge about structural schemes of timber and polymer bridges, materials used, assortment of products, means of connecting structural elements, their application and innovative solutions. Design issues of structural elements and their connections subjected to tensile, bending and axial compression are analyzed. Design skills and abilities are developed during exercises.
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STGGM17376 6 credits
Dynamics of Bridges
Module aim
To introduce students to the nonlinear analysis of structures.
Module description
Material and geometrical nonlinearity. Creep and shrinkage of concrete. The essence of concrete and the fields of its application. Deformation analysis methods of reinforced concrete structures accounting for concrete creep and shrinkage. Stress-strain relationships for steel and concrete. Basics of theory of plasticity. Limit analysis. Models of concrete cracking. Bond between steel and concrete. Direct and iterative calculation methods. Examples of geometrically nonlinear problems. Nonlinear problems using standard finite element programs. Basics of fracture mechanics.
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STMEM17125 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
Investigation of chosen topic trying to receive initial results of research or designing.
Module description
Theoretical investigation of chosen topic. Analysis and estimation of the possible methodies for experimental investigation or for designing of chosen building.
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STGGM17148 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
Educate the capability to analyze the literature, perform the theoretical calculations, prepare for the experimental program.
Module description
Theoretical calculations concerning the thesis scope. Analysis of the results.. Preparation for experimental program.
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STGGM17125 6 credits
Reinforced Concrete Building Design Special Effects
Module aim
To train students to analyze, evaluate and forecast durability of construction works. To train students to determine reliability of safety and serviceability of members in design and in evaluation of members in service
Module description
Concept of durability, its parameters. Corrosion of concrete, masonry, metal (reinforcement) and reinforced concrete, destruction of organic materials, protection of structures in aggressive environment. Forecast of working life for structures. Analysis of regulated reliability and application of it as criterion in design and evaluation of members
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STTMM17132 6 credits
Mechanics of Continual Structures
Module aim
To explain mathematical models of structures on elastic basement. General theory of continual structures (plates, shells) stress strain design subjected by external loading.
Module description
General information of curved surface theory. Generalized surface stress and strain state structural member. Main equations of geometrical linear and nonlinear structures in curvilineared coordinat system.Design models and algorithms for various types of shells. Structure on deformable soil design theory. Mechanical models for basement and mathematical equations. Extreme energy principles and mathematical models. Calculating algorithms of structures on deformable basement.
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STMEM17152 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
Familiarize students with methods of scientific research and perform such research and analysis on the subject related to the final work
Module description
Analysis o calculation methods of structures considered in the final work
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STGGM17123 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
Familiarize students with methods of scientific research and perform such research and analysis on the subject related to the final work
Module description
Analysis o calculation methods of structures considered in the final work
3 Semester
obligatory
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STMEM17071 6 credits
Nonlinear Analysis and Design of Steel Structures
Module aim
Understanding of geometrically and physically nonlinear calculations procedures and theoretical background of design of structural steel elements. Ability to calculate and perform design of steel elements taking into account nonlinearities and actual behavior of the joints.
Module description
Introduction to the subject of the topic. Global introduction of nonlinear calculation of steel structures. Analysis of beam-column elements. Nonlinear (stability, geometrical and physical) analysis of steel frame structures. Modelling of steel joints. Analysis of steel frame taking into account flexibility of the joints. Analysis and design of Steel frames evaluating geometric and physical non-linearity and flexibility of the Joints according to the Eurocode 3 and Lithuanian design standards.
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STMEM17070 6 credits
Thin-Walled Steel Structures
Module aim
Understanding of thin-walled steel elements and joints analysis and design methods. Ability to analyzed and design thin-walled elements and joints.
Module description
Subject scope. General description of thin-walled steel structures. Types and shapes. Manufactoring. Theoretical basis of thin-walled elements analysis. Resistance of sections. Buckling resistance. Joints of thin-walled structures. Thin-walled structural systems.
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STMEM17072 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
Research work in chosen field with purpose to receive new necessary results of investigation or designing.
Module description
Further development of chosen topic offering, reasoning, evaluation and application of new methods improving investigation or developing design solutions for pending building. General conclusions and recommendations.
obligatory
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STGGM17136 6 credits
Non-Linear Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete
Module aim
To understand the causes of non-linearities in reiforced concrete structures as well as quantatively asses the non-linear deformations.
Module description
The non-linear deformation of reinforced concrete structures may result several times higher displacements in comparison to linear elastic analysis. This is mainly caused by the complex interaction of reinforcement and concrete, cracking and time-dependant effects of creep and shrinkage. In preset course, main aspects of nonlinear behaviour of reinforced concrete are discussed along with the analysis methods.
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STMEM17071 6 credits
Nonlinear Analysis and Design of Steel Structures
Module aim
Understanding of geometrically and physically nonlinear calculations procedures and theoretical background of design of structural steel elements. Ability to calculate and perform design of steel elements taking into account nonlinearities and actual behavior of the joints.
Module description
Introduction to the subject of the topic. Global introduction of nonlinear calculation of steel structures. Analysis of beam-column elements. Nonlinear (stability, geometrical and physical) analysis of steel frame structures. Modelling of steel joints. Analysis of steel frame taking into account flexibility of the joints. Analysis and design of Steel frames evaluating geometric and physical non-linearity and flexibility of the Joints according to the Eurocode 3 and Lithuanian design standards.
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STGGM17135 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
Deepen the knowledge of scientific research and of structures design methods
Module description
Analysis of calculation methods of stuctures, analysis of results of experimental investigations. Comporison of calculation and experimental results
obligatory
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STGGM17397 6 credits
Special Reinforced Concrete Shell Structures
Module aim
Introduce the complex behaviour and design principles of reinforced concrete reservoir structures.
Module description
Reinforced concrete reservoirs: types, functions and materials. Structural systems and design principles of reinforced concrete reservoirs. Calculations of soil and water pressure on structure. Soil-structure interaction. Design of reservoirs under ultimate limit state: load bearing capacity analysis. Design of reservoirs under serviceability limit state: cracking and deformation analysis.
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STMEM17146 6 credits
Special Metal Shell Structures
Module aim
To introduce metal shell structures, their behavior, directions of improvement.
Module description
Classification of shells tructures. Nomenclature of metal shell strucures. Loads and actions. General principles of design. Materials. Load combinations. Limit state design. Cable analysis. Stability of the tower element calculation. Composing and design joints. Liquid tanks, bulk products tanks, gas tanks, bunkers, behavior and design features.
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STMEM17128 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
Research work in chosen field with purpose to receive new necessary results of investigation or designing.
Module description
Further development of chosen topic offering, reasoning, evaluation and application of new methods improving investigation or developing design solutions for pending building. General conclusions and recommendations.
obligatory
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STMEM17130 9 credits
Suspension and Cable-Ctayed Steel Bridge Structure (with course project)
Module aim
To provide the necessary knowledge and abilities to design suspension and cable-stayed steel bridges, their main elements, and to arrangement and calculate the connections of these bridge elements. Develop the ability to apply this knowledge in analyzing the behavior of these bridges in light of emerging structural design tools and technologies
Module description
Suspension steel bridges, their properties and main components. Cross-sections and applied materials. Behavior of suspension bridges. Assessment of geometrical nonlinearity. Elastic and kinematic displacements of main cable. Calculation methods of suspension bridges. Methods of stabilizing elastic and kinematic displacements of suspension bridges. Innovative suspension bridges. “Rigid” main cables. Stress-ribbon suspension bridges, behavioral characteristics. Cable-stayed steel bridges, their properties. Peculiarities of the behavior of cable-stayed bridges. Assessment of geometrical nonlinearity. Calculation methods of cable-stayed bridges. Stiffening girders (beams) of suspension and cable-stayed bridges, their cross-sections. Pylons of suspension and cable-stayed bridges, their cross-sections. Pylons of suspension and cable-stayed bridges, their cross-sections. Arrangement and calculation of pylons. Innovative mixed (combined) and self-anchored suspension bridges,their behavior and calculation. Adjustment forces in suspension, cable-stayed and mixed bridges. Aerodynamic behavior of suspension and cable-stayed bridges. Erection of suspension and cable-stayed bridges, applied methods.
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STGGM17377 3 credits
Special Impacts of Bridges
Module aim
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Module description
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STGGM17137 9 credits
Design of Precast and Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
Learn how to design the precast and prestressed concrete structures. Understand how to compose the frame systems for buildings of the precast and prestressed concrete structures. Get information about joints of precast structures and of these design.
Module description
The knowledge about the design methods of the precast and prestressed reinforced concrete structures.
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STGGM17136 6 credits
Non-Linear Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete
Module aim
To understand the causes of non-linearities in reiforced concrete structures as well as quantatively asses the non-linear deformations.
Module description
The non-linear deformation of reinforced concrete structures may result several times higher displacements in comparison to linear elastic analysis. This is mainly caused by the complex interaction of reinforcement and concrete, cracking and time-dependant effects of creep and shrinkage. In preset course, main aspects of nonlinear behaviour of reinforced concrete are discussed along with the analysis methods.
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STMEM17220 6 credits
Sustainable Timber Structures
Module aim
Acquaintance with the design and evaluation methods of the behaviour of contemporary wooden structures.
Module description
Overview of timber structures used in modern sustainable construction: glued laminated timber, cross-laminated timber, and laminated veneer lumber. Mastery of calculation methods for complex wooden structures. Application of the component method in the calculation of load-bearing capacity and rotational stiffness of timber joints.
one of the following
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STMEM17073 9 credits
Structural Fire Safety
Module aim
Transition of knowledge’s and skill in the field of structural fire design.
Module description
Knowledge’s about behavior of structural elements at high temperatures, calculations of fire resistance and active and passive means for fire resistance increasing. Experience in the field of fire resistance calculations. Experience in the field of design for higher fire resistance.
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STTMM17134 9 credits
Analysis and Optimal Shakedown Design of Structures
Module aim
To manage theory of elastic-plastic structures shakedown and methods.
Module description
Main equations and relationships of shakedown discrete systems. Dynamics of nonmonotonous residual displacements. Cyclic plastic structural failure. Models of discrete system analysis and optimization. Solution methods.
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STMEM17074 6 credits
The Assessment of Timber Buildings, Experimental Investigations and Strengthening
Module aim
Introduce to the defects of steel structures, to purpose of expertise of existing structures and expertize of the designs of structures, its execution methods, assessment of structures and its strengthening methods.
Module description
Introduce to materials are used for repair and strengthening of structures and strengthening methods. Strengthening of compression, bending and tension elements, its structural solutions and limit states calculations.
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STMEM17069 6 credits
Steel and composite Structures - Condition Evaluation, Testing and Strengthening
Module aim
During the study, knowledge is acquired about defects and damage of steel and composite structures, aggressive environments for structures and their effect on the bearing capacity of structures, methods of strengthening the constructions’ state of investigation and monitoring, and measures. Acquired abilities properly assess the impact of damages to the parameters of structural elements cross sections, to select suitable solutions for strengthening structural elements and their joints, and to assess the bearing capacity of strengthened structures.
Module description
Introduce to materials are used for repair and strengthening of structures and strengthening methods. Strengthening of compression, bending and tension elements, its structural solutions and limit states calculations.
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STGGM17138 9 credits
Estimation of Building State, Reconstruction and Repair (with Course Project)
Module aim
Familiarize with investigation and evaluation of technical state of the structures of buildings during their exploitation. Familiarize with methods used for building repairs and reconstruction. Provide skills needed for design of strengthening of the structures.
Module description
Provide knowledge about the organizing of investigation of building structures, diagnostics and evaluation of their defects and damages, repair and reconstruction methods and peculiarities.
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STGGM17137 9 credits
Design of Precast and Prestressed Reinforced Concrete Structures (with Course Project)
Module aim
Learn how to design the precast and prestressed concrete structures. Understand how to compose the frame systems for buildings of the precast and prestressed concrete structures. Get information about joints of precast structures and of these design.
Module description
The knowledge about the design methods of the precast and prestressed reinforced concrete structures.
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STGGM17140 6 credits
Influence of Preserve Actions on Reinforced Concrete Structures
Module aim
Deliver knowledge on initial (pre-exploitation) stress state during the production and montage of reinforced concrete structures of various types; estimation of such stress state in calculations and design of structures meeting the general exploitation requirements.
Module description
Acquired knowledge on the pre-exploitation effects and their influence on the carrying capacity, cracking, deformations and deflections of cast-in-situ and complex reinforced concrete structures.
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STGGM24301 6 credits
Building Structure Integrated Computer Aided Design (BIM)
Module aim
To give special knowledge about object-oriented parametric modeling and creation of integrated project methodology and principles.
Module description
Within the scope of this module the computer (computer-aided) design concept is presented. Modern computer-aided design software development trends, object-oriented parametric modeling methodology and principles are discussed. Tools for BIM elements adding and modifications, databases, materials, products and composite products, features of database creating and administration are analyzed.
one of the following
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STGGM17379 9 credits
Hydraulic Structures
Module aim
To give fundamental theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills in design of hydraulic and underground structures.
Module description
The most important aspects in good design of hydraulic and underground structures is choosing rational structural system, materials and appropriate dimensioning. During the design stages it is necessary to ensure that the structure will satisfy the requirements of ultimate and serviceability limit states.
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STGGM17378 9 credits
Advanced Methods for Inspection, Repair and Reconstruction of Structures
Module aim
To introduce the problems and peculiarities of inspection, repair and reconstruction of structures.
Module description
Necessity for inspection, repair and reconstruction of structures. Advances in maintenance and control of structures. State of existing structures, problems and methods for solution. Durability of structures. Failures of structures and analysis of their causes. Maintenance and repair strategy of structures. Peculiarities of inspection and state assessment of structures. Dynamic and static testing of structures. Methods for defect identification. Control of structures. Intelligent systems for control of structures. Methods for repair and reconstruction of structures. Innovative systems for repair and strengthening of structures. Issues for increasing of durability and reliability pf structures.
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STGGM17396 6 credits
Reliability Assessment of Existing Structures
Module aim
To introduce the problems of maintenance and reliability assessment of structures.
Module description
Life cycle of structures. Maintenance problems of structures. Necessity of reliability assessment of existing structures. Probabilistic methods in structural engineering. Peculiarities of reliability assessment of new and existing structures. Service conditions of structures. Management systems for maintenance of structures. Building information model. Defects and their causes. Influence of defects on the load carrying capacity and deformations of structures. Functional and physical deterioration of structures. Deterioration assessment and mathematical modeling. Analysis and predictions of structural life-time.
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STMEM17147 6 credits
Wind Power Plant Structures
Module aim
To introduce students with the structure of wind power plants, their calculation and construction.
Module description
Wind power plants, their prospects and the survey of their development. Steel structures of wind power plants, their classification. Loads and effects of wind power plants, their combinations. The behaviour of steel structures of wind power plants, static and dynamic calculation. Calculation of limit states of load-carrying steel structures of wind power plants. Construction and calculation of prefabricated and mounted joints of steel structures of wind power plants. Peculiarities of construction and calculation of the behaviour of wind power plants, connected in the sea. Fabrication and construction of load-carrying steel structures of wind power plants. Peculiarities of maintenance of land and sea wind power plants.
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STGGM17379 9 credits
Hydraulic Structures
Module aim
To give fundamental theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills in design of hydraulic and underground structures.
Module description
The most important aspects in good design of hydraulic and underground structures is choosing rational structural system, materials and appropriate dimensioning. During the design stages it is necessary to ensure that the structure will satisfy the requirements of ultimate and serviceability limit states.
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STGGM17378 9 credits
Advanced Methods for Inspection, Repair and Reconstruction of Structures
Module aim
To introduce the problems and peculiarities of inspection, repair and reconstruction of structures.
Module description
Necessity for inspection, repair and reconstruction of structures. Advances in maintenance and control of structures. State of existing structures, problems and methods for solution. Durability of structures. Failures of structures and analysis of their causes. Maintenance and repair strategy of structures. Peculiarities of inspection and state assessment of structures. Dynamic and static testing of structures. Methods for defect identification. Control of structures. Intelligent systems for control of structures. Methods for repair and reconstruction of structures. Innovative systems for repair and strengthening of structures. Issues for increasing of durability and reliability pf structures.
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STGGM17380 6 credits
Concrete Structure Reinforced with FRP Composites or Fiber
Module aim
To develop an advanced understanding and knowledge of the behaviour and design of composite concrete structures reinforced with FRP or fibres.Concrete elements stress and strain analysis with layer method.
Concrete and reinforced concrete reinforced with fiber. Fiber shapes used for concrete reinforcement. Dispersive reinforcement influence for concrete elements. Stress distributionModule description
Concrete elements reinforced with FRP reinforcement. FRP influence for concrete elements. Stress distribution in cracked concrete elements. Stress and strain dependence in concrete elements. Concrete elements strength, deformation, cracks wide calculation. Concrete elements stress and strain analysis with layer method.
Concrete and reinforced concrete reinforced with fiber. Fiber shapes used for concrete reinforcement. Dispersive reinforcement influence for concrete elements. Stress distribution in cracked concrete elements. Reinforced concrete stress-strain dependence, the strength, deformation and cracks wide calculation. Concrete elements reinforced with fibers stress and strain analysis with layer method. -
STMEM17129 6 credits
Prestressed Steel Bridges
Module aim
Providing knowledge and skills necessary for the design of prestressed steel bridge elements and their connections. Develop the ability to apply this knowledge in light of emerging structural design tools and technologies.
Module description
Objectives, principles and applied methods of prestressing. Materials according to LST EN 1993-1-11 for pre-stressing. Prestressing, structural solutions and calculation of tensile, compressive and bending elements. Behavioral features. Rational parameters of prestressed beams. Evaluation of plastic deformations. Arrangement and calculation of prestressed truss, cable-strut, and frame steel structures. Arrangement connections of prestressed steel structures, local stresses. Methods of prestressing for steel bridges (using eccentric connection of elements, shifting supports, etc.). Prestressed composite steel-concrete beams. Construction features. Prestressing of arch bridges by tendons and shifting abutments. Cable-stayed bridges, calculation of their prestressing. Prestressed bridge string structures. Arrangement and calculation. Dual string prestressed bridge structures. Arrangement and calculation. Stress regulation in combined steel structures, evaluation of nonlinear behavior.
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STMEM17128 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
Research work in chosen field with purpose to receive new necessary results of investigation or designing.
Module description
Further development of chosen topic offering, reasoning, evaluation and application of new methods improving investigation or developing design solutions for pending building. General conclusions and recommendations.
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STGGM17149 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
Educate the capability to perform laboratory and numerical experiments, analyze the results, accurately formulate the conclusions
Module description
Laboratory and numerical experiments. Analysis of theoretical and experimental results
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STGGM17140 6 credits
Influence of Preserve Actions on Reinforced Concrete Structures
Module aim
Deliver knowledge on initial (pre-exploitation) stress state during the production and montage of reinforced concrete structures of various types; estimation of such stress state in calculations and design of structures meeting the general exploitation requirements.
Module description
Acquired knowledge on the pre-exploitation effects and their influence on the carrying capacity, cracking, deformations and deflections of cast-in-situ and complex reinforced concrete structures.
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STMEM17069 6 credits
Steel and composite Structures - Condition Evaluation, Testing and Strengthening
Module aim
During the study, knowledge is acquired about defects and damage of steel and composite structures, aggressive environments for structures and their effect on the bearing capacity of structures, methods of strengthening the constructions’ state of investigation and monitoring, and measures. Acquired abilities properly assess the impact of damages to the parameters of structural elements cross sections, to select suitable solutions for strengthening structural elements and their joints, and to assess the bearing capacity of strengthened structures.
Module description
Introduce to materials are used for repair and strengthening of structures and strengthening methods. Strengthening of compression, bending and tension elements, its structural solutions and limit states calculations.
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STMEM17153 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
Deepen the knowledge of scientific research and of structures design methods
Module description
Analysis of calculation methods of stuctures, analysis of results of experimental investigations. Comporison of calculation and experimental results
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STGGM17135 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
Deepen the knowledge of scientific research and of structures design methods
Module description
Analysis of calculation methods of stuctures, analysis of results of experimental investigations. Comporison of calculation and experimental results
4 Semester
obligatory
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STMEM17075 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
Generalization and synthesis of knowledge and abilities gained during the study.
Module description
1st version- for research deviation of final work: literature analysis. Theoretical investigation – analysis of existing calculation methods. Experimental part – experimental investigation of chosen structure. Practical calculations. General conclusions and recommendations. Preparation and presentation of paper for scientific conference. Preparation of powerpoint material for defensive of the final work.
2nd version- for designing deviation of final work for principal structures of the chosen building: analysis and selection of possible structural solutions. Modelling of 2-3 principal structural versions and their technical and economic background and comparing. Selection of main structural version, correction of the model and analysis. Calculation and detailing of main structural components. Joint designing. Technological and economic evaluation. Development of working project. Preparation of powerpoint material for defensive.
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STGGM17142 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
Acquire the ability to independently analyze scientific literature sources, to formulate the aim of work, to perform the experimental research on the structures, to analyze the results of research and to formulate the final conclusions.
Module description
Analysis of scientific, educational and standartisation literature. The choice of the scope of the theses. Theoretic investigations and experiments and analysis of their results. Preparation of conclusions and recommendations.
obligatory
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STMEM17131 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
Perform the comprehensive analysis of the thesis subject, formulate the conclusions and proposals.
Module description
The analysis of literature, theoretical calculations, numerical and laboratory experiments. Formulating the conclusions and proposals.
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STMEM17131 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
Perform the comprehensive analysis of the thesis subject, formulate the conclusions and proposals.
Module description
The analysis of literature, theoretical calculations, numerical and laboratory experiments. Formulating the conclusions and proposals.
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STGGM17150 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
Perform the comprehensive analysis of the thesis subject, formulate the conclusions and proposals.
Module description
The analysis of literature, theoretical calculations, numerical and laboratory experiments. Formulating the conclusions and proposals.
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STMEM17075 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
Generalization and synthesis of knowledge and abilities gained during the study.
Module description
1st version- for research deviation of final work: literature analysis. Theoretical investigation – analysis of existing calculation methods. Experimental part – experimental investigation of chosen structure. Practical calculations. General conclusions and recommendations. Preparation and presentation of paper for scientific conference. Preparation of powerpoint material for defensive of the final work.
2nd version- for designing deviation of final work for principal structures of the chosen building: analysis and selection of possible structural solutions. Modelling of 2-3 principal structural versions and their technical and economic background and comparing. Selection of main structural version, correction of the model and analysis. Calculation and detailing of main structural components. Joint designing. Technological and economic evaluation. Development of working project. Preparation of powerpoint material for defensive. -
STGGM17142 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
Acquire the ability to independently analyze scientific literature sources, to formulate the aim of work, to perform the experimental research on the structures, to analyze the results of research and to formulate the final conclusions.
Module description
Analysis of scientific, educational and standartisation literature. The choice of the scope of the theses. Theoretic investigations and experiments and analysis of their results. Preparation of conclusions and recommendations.
Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrolled students | 21 |
| Enrolled to FT | 21 |
| Min FT grade | 8.41 |