Subject Datasheet
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1. Basic Data
1.1 Title
Cable and Tensile Membrane Structures
1.2 Code
BMEEOTMDTV1
1.3 Type
Module with associated contact hours
1.4 Contact hours
| Type | Hours/week / (days) |
| Lecture | 2 |
1.5 Evaluation
Exam
1.6 Credits
3
1.7 Coordinator
| name | Dr. Hincz Krisztián Gyula |
| academic rank | Associate professor |
| hincz.krisztian@emk.bme.hu |
1.8 Department
Department of Structural Mechanics
1.9 Website
1.10 Language of instruction
hungarian and english
1.11 Curriculum requirements
Ph.D.
1.12 Prerequisites
1.13 Effective date
1 September 2022
2. Objectives and learning outcomes
2.1 Objectives
The aim of the subject is to introduce the fundamental concepts of the design and analysis of tensile structures. The main structural types, the different materials, and the most often used numerical methods are introduced. The formfinding methods, the cutting pattern generation, and the structural analysis of membrane structures are presented in detail.
2.2 Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student:
A. Knowledge
- knows the main structural groups of tensile structures
- knows the advantages and disadvantages of the different tensile structures
- knows the main steps of the design and analysis of tensile structures
- knows the most often used numerical methods for the analysis of tensile structures
- knows the main properties of the membrane materials
B. Skills
- can design basic membrane structures
C. Attitudes
- aims at accurate and flawless problem solving
D. Autonomy and Responsibility
- is able to individually think over structural design problems of tensile structures and to solve them using the given resources
2.3 Methods
Lectures with theoretical knowledge and computational examples, written and oral communication, use of IT devices and techniques, optional practice problems solved individually.
2.4 Course outline
| Hét | Előadások és gyakorlatok témaköre |
| 1. | Tensile structures, Introduction |
| 2. | Cables, cable nets |
| 3. | Membrane structures, Inflated structures |
| 4. | Tensile membrane structures, design steps |
| 5. | Formfinding, numerical methods |
| 6. | Cutting pattern generation |
| 7. | Static analysis |
| 8. | Wind load, wind tunnel tests |
| 9. | Wind load, CFD |
| 10. | Membrane materials |
| 11. | Membrane materials |
| 12. | Model making |
| 13. | Model making |
| 14. | Preliminary examination |
The above programme is tentative and subject to changes due to calendar variations and other reasons specific to the actual semester. Consult the effective detailed course schedule of the course on the subject website.
2.5 Study materials
2.6 Other information
2.7 Consultation
The instructor is available for consultation during office hours, as advertised on the department website. Special appointments can be requested via e-mail: hincz.krisztian@emk.bme.hu
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
Inactive courses
II. Subject requirements
Assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes
3.1 General rules
3.2 Assessment methods
| Evaluation form | Abbreviation | Assessed learning outcomes |
| Oral exam | V | A.1-A.5; B.1; C.1; D.1 |
The dates of deadlines of assignments/homework can be found in the detailed course schedule on the subject’s website.
3.3 Evaluation system
| Abbreviation | Score |
| V | 100% |
| Sum | 100% |
3.4 Requirements and validity of signature
3.5 Grading system
| Grade | Points |
| excellent (5) | 80-100 |
| good (4) | 70-79 |
| satisfactory (3) | 60-69 |
| passed (2) | 50-59 |
| failed (1) | 0-49 |
3.6 Retake and repeat
3.7 Estimated workload
| Activity | Hours/semester |
| contact lessons | 28 |
| preparation for the exam | 28 |
| Sum | 56 |
3.8 Effective date
1 September 2022
This Subject Datasheet is valid for:
Inactive courses