1 035 - Mechanics of Structures and Soils

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures including beams, plates, cables and arches. Introduction to matrix methods of structural analysis. Mechanical properties of construction materials, including steel, concrete and soils. Behavior of steel and concrete structural systems. Sources of stress concentrations and nonlinearities in steel and concrete structures; composite behavior of reinforced concrete elements, prestressing of concrete. Groundwater seepage, effective stress and consolidation of soils, principles of slope stability. Interaction of structures and soils in foundations and earth retaining systems. Integrated laboratory sessions introduce concepts and techniques to measure properties of materials and to understand structural behavior.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 1.050, 18.03

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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