The Master’s in Structural Analysis and Calculation Software is a specialization for engineering and technical architecture professionals seeking to update their knowledge of calculation software and adapt to BIM methodologies, mastering advanced computational tools for the design and verification of structural elements. This program introduces you to an in-depth study of structural types and their connections, covering stress analysis, as well as the loads and forces that affect them. You will delve into critical concepts such as bending, shear, and buckling, applying these fundamentals to complex scenarios in civil engineering and building construction. Through this master’s program, you will not only refresh and consolidate your knowledge of manual structural analysis but also acquire advanced proficiency in using specialized software, including both matrix-based and finite-element methods. This dual approach will enable you to solve structural challenges with precision, optimize projects, and adapt to the demands of digitalization and BIM methodologies. You will explore shallow foundations, understanding fluid dynamics in porous materials, the study of effective stresses, and pore pressures. You will master the principles of soil mechanics, structural stability, and the proper application of materials and load assumptions. This comprehensive approach prepares you to lead projects with a strategic and technical vision, enhancing your capabilities in computational structural design.
Objectives
• Refine the fundamentals of structural analysis for various types of building and civil engineering projects. • Implement calculation methodologies—both manual and computational—using finite element and matrix software to solve complex structural challenges. • Analyze actions and forces in structures through a precise stress analysis, identifying critical design points. • Develop solutions for bending, shear, and buckling phenomena, ensuring the integrity and stability of structural members. • Lead the design of shallow foundations, taking into account soil mechanics, effective stresses, and pore pressures. • Incorporate principles of soil mechanics and stability into the design, optimizing materials and load assumptions. • Base technical decisions on the analysis of structural data, applying key concepts to real-world projects. • Promote the implementation of advanced software tools for the verification and optimization of designs in BIM environments.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Types of Structures
Classification of Structures Based on Their Behavior
Classification of Structures Based on Their Deformation
Types of structural supports: hinges, fixed supports, and sliding supports
Types of Connections in Steel-Concrete Structures
Actions on Structures
Ultimate limit state and serviceability limit state
Calculation Combinations
Stresses in Structures
Structural Design Methods
Design for bending, shear, and flexural-compression
Types of Instabilities and Their Solutions
Compression buckling
Lateral buckling
Dents, Profiles That Can Be Reinforced, Criteria, and Solutions
Application of Structural Concepts
Calculation of Deformations
Beam Analysis
Calculation of a Column
Calculation of a Truss
The Fundamental States of Water
Darcy's Law. Analysis of Soil Permeability
Definition of Groundwater and Capillary Water
Introduction to Total, Effective, and Neutral Pressures
Definition of the hydraulic gradient
Liquefaction as a Result of Excess Pressures
Analysis of Aquifer Types and the Hydraulics of Water Abstraction
Derivation of the General Flow Equation
Groundwater
Analysis of Stress Conditions in Geotechnical Media
Graphical representation of the stress state: Mohr's circle and the Mohr-Coulomb criterion
Characterization of Mechanical Behavior Using Shear and Triaxial Tests
Soil instability associated with groundwater flow
Design and Implementation of Filters for Flow Control in the Field
Interaction of Water with the Matrix and the Rock Mass
Behavior of Groundwater Flow
Introduction to Soil Consolidation
Soil Properties
Soil Strength: Basic Concepts
Loads and Forces on the Ground
The amount of the consolidation entry
The Evolution of the Consolidation Base
Theory of Parabolic Isochrons
Preloading and Radial and Mixed Consolidation
Identification and Condition Tests
Strength Tests
Water Collection Systems
Design of individual wells. Analytical solutions
Well Field Design
Design and Construction of Wellpoints
Well Point Design
Introduction to Materials
Stress Analysis
Load Assumptions
Introduction to Shallow Foundations
Classification and Calculation Methods
Water in the Foundations
Sinking: Safety, Load, and Allowable Pressure
Safety Against Slipping, Tipping, and Overall Stability
The Geotechnical Study
Soil samples
Insulated Footings. Definition
Combined shoes. Definition
Foundation Slabs. Definition
Stress Distributions Under Rigid Footings
Settlement and Bearing Capacity
Correction factors for the general formula
Some specific cases of load-bearing capacity
Settlement pressure based on in-situ tests
Considerations for Specific Soils
Load-bearing Capacity in Rock
Definitions and Concepts of Service Limit States
Stress Distributions in the Soil
Estimation of Settlement in Granular Soils
Estimation of Settlement in Cohesive Soils
Other methods and other deformations
Construction Processes for Shallow Foundations
Quality Control of Materials and Workmanship
Slab Tiles
Semi-deep foundations or foundation pits
Dynamic Aspects
Shallow Foundations in Maritime and Offshore Settings
Types of Deep Foundations
Definitions
Design Principles for Deep Foundations
Basic Formulation
Calculation of Soil Resistance to Vertical Loads
Point resistance in granular soils.
Analytical Solutions: Tip Resistance in Cohesive Soils
Analytical Solutions: Tip Resistance in Soils Using In-Situ Tests
Borehole Resistance in Granular Soils
Analytical Solutions: Pile Resistance in Cohesive Soils
Analytical Solutions: Borehole Resistance in Soils Using In-Situ Tests
Soil Resistance to Vertical Loads in Rock; Resistance of a Group of Piles
Safety Measures Against Sinking
Safety factor
Structural cap on pile foundations; Seats on pile foundations
Pile Extraction Resistance Formulas for Pile Driving
Piles Subjected to Lateral Loads Negative Friction in Piles
Load Tests on Piles
Selecting the type of pile
Geotechnical Design of Micropiles
Previous Work
Design and Planning of Research Campaigns
The Geotechnical Study
Soil samples
Preliminary Research and Field Surveys
Drilling and Sampling Techniques
In-situ Tests for Soils and Rock Masses
Concept of Identification and State of Resistance
Identification and Condition Tests
Strength Tests
Introduction to the Triaxial Test: Prerequisite Concepts
Definition of the triaxial test
Interpretation of the triaxial test
Practical Applications of the Triaxial Test
Deformability Test
Interpretation of the edometric test
Compaction and Reuse Tests
Laboratory Tests for Rock Characterization
In-situ tests for rock characterization
Definitions and Concepts
Stress Distributions in the Soil
Estimation of Settlement in Granular Soils
Estimation of Settlement in Cohesive Soils
Other methods and other deformations
Coulomb's Fundamental Hypotheses
Soil Mechanics According to Terzaghi and Rankine
Static buoyancy coefficients. Empirical relationships by Jaky and Mayne
Winkler Module
Numerical models (2D/3D FEM, LEM, DEM)
The Earthquake and Its Mechanical Effects on the Ground
Introduction to the Design of Rigid Walls
Design and Calculation of Gravity Walls
Construction Procedures and Geometry of Gravity Walls
Classification and Stability of Rigid Walls
Masonry Systems
Other rigid walls
Principles of Flexible Behavior
Design and Specifications for Gabion and Screen Walls
Reinforced Concrete Continuous Walls
Pile and Micropile Screens
Types of Screen Mounts
Excavation of sheet pile walls and trenches
Wall Construction Procedures
Auscultation instrumentation for ground motion and monitoring
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