Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Physics

Physics
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7976
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Second semester
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Propedeutic Introductory Module
Physics
Main language of instruction: English

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish

Teaching staff


Dr. CASARIEGO VALES, Pedro - pcasariego@uic.es

Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.15 to 11.15, by appointment at the following emails address: 

Dr. Pedro Casariego: pcasariego@uic.es

Dr. Juan Ignacio Eskubi: jieskubi@uic.es 

Roberto Aparicio: raparicio@uic.es 

Ravil Gizatulin: rgizatulin@uic.es 

 

Introduction

An architect has to handle many variables to design a building, this is the main reason why the grade of architecture is so versatile and is articulated in different branches.

Generally speaking, we could say that Physics is divided into three parts: Classical Physics, Modern Physics and Contemporary Physics.

Inside of Classical Physics, among other branches, we found the Classical Mechanics, Sound and Optics, which are the three parts into which the subject of Physics of the first course of architecture is divided.

        1. CLASSICAL MECHANICS.

It is the branch of Classical Physics that studies the behaviour of bodies under the action of a system of forces.

Given the breadth of this branch, is usual to divide the study of Classical Physics in three parts: Mechanics of Rigid Bodies, Fluids Mechanics and Mechanics of Deformable Bodies.

The subject of Physics introduces to the student into the Mechanics of Rigid Bodies and into the Fluid Mechanics. The Mechanics of Deformable Bodies is taught in the second course of the grade.

It is noteworthy that the Mechanics of Rigid Bodies is divided into two main sections:

Static: Study the bodies submitted to equilibrated forces, that is, bodies at rest or in uniform motion.
Dynamics: Study the motion of the bodies, essentially their trajectory versus time, (Kinematics), and study the bodies under non uniform motion, that is, under accelerated motion, (Kinetics).

Static is the theory usually taken in the first course of the grade of architecture, since so many practical structural problems of edification can be analyzed by applying its principles.

The introduction to the main concepts of Static is fundamental to learn correctly the structures subjects that are imparted in superior courses.

 

2. HEAT TRANSFER

 

It is the branch of physics that studies thermodynamics. The heat transfer is the process of thermal exchange between different parts.

 

This concept is particularly important in order to determine the heat and cooling loads, facade, ventilation and thermal comfort. This allows calculating and reducing energy consumption of the building.


        3. SOUND

It is the branch of Classical Physics that analyzes the sound vibrations. The study of acoustics involves the way that the sound waves travel through specific means.

The quality of one project may be affected if the building do not have a good acoustic, especially in some edification typologies, and is therefore important for an architect to know the main concepts of the sound.

        4. OPTICS

It is the branch of Classical Physics that explores the properties of light since the visible spectrum to ultraviolet and infrared radiation.

Lighting can be a key factor to design a building, so it is reasonable to know the principles of optics.

Pre-course requirements

It is recommendable:

To know the main concepts that are taught in high school.
Pass the Mathematics subject that is taught in the first semester of the first course of architecture.

Objectives

Acquire basic knowledge of Statics:

  • Obtain with fluently the static equilibrium of a structural system and the diagrams of internal forces.

  • Manage and correctly apply the principles of vectors and mass geometry.

Handle easily the main concepts of Fluids Mechanics, Sound and Optics

Develop analytic and reflexive capacity and adequately assess the information that involves a practical problem.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 12-T - Ability to conceive, calculate, design, integrate in buildings and urban complexes and execute building structures
  • 15-T - Ability to conceive, calculate, design, integrate in buildings and urban complexes and execute foundation solutions
  • 17 - Ability to apply building and technical standards
  • 24 - To acquire adequate knowledge of the mechanics of solids, continuous medium and soil as well as the plastic, elasticity and resistance properties of materials for structural works

Learning outcomes of the subject

Capacity to handle fluently the main concepts of Statics.

Acquire the elementary principles of Fluids Mechanics, Sound and Optics.

Syllabus

THEME 1. INTRODUCTION.

  1. Introduction to mechanics.

  2. Historical background.

  3. Fundamental magnitudes of mechanics. (Newton’s laws. Mass and weight).

  4. Measurement units.

  5. Scalar magnitudes and vectorial magnitudes.

  6. Dimensional considerations. Homogeneity.

THEME 2. FLUIDS MECHANICS. 

  1. Density, pressure and fluid velocity. Pascal´s law.

  2. Buoyancy forces and Archimedes principle.

  3. Fluid dynamics.

  4. Streamlines.

  5. Bernouilli equation.

  6. Venturi´s tube.

THEME 3. VECTORIAL FIELD. 

  1. Introduction. Vectorial magnitudes.

  2. Representation of coordinate vectors. Vector components. Vector operations. Unit vectors. Director´s cosines. Scalar, vectorial and mixed product.

  3. Resultant of concurrent forces.

  4. Decomposition of a force in its components. Rectangular components of a force.

  5. Definition: Moments and forces. Principle of moments. Varignon´s theorem.

  6. Torque.

  7. Equivalent systems.

THEME 4. MASS GEOMETRY.

  1. Introduction. Weight and mass.

  2. Definition: Centroid, center of mass and center of gravity.

  3. Centroid, center of mass and center of gravity.  Composite figures and integration.

  4. Pappus and Guldin theorem.

  5. Definition: Inertia moments.

  6. Inertia moments of composite figures. Steiner theorem.

  7. Inertia moments by integration.

THEME 5. STATIC. EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES. 

  1. Introduction.

  2. Free solid diagrams.

  3. Support´s idealization. Bi-dimensional and three-dimensional connections.

  4. Isostatic and hyperestatic systems. Mechanism.

  5. Load types. Concentrated, distributed, triangular and inclined.

  6. Internal forces in structural members. Axial, shear, bending and torsion rotation.

  7. Elements of a structural system. Structural types: Cables, beams, frames and tree structures.

  8. Balance of interior and exterior forces. Diagrams of internal forces.

THEME 6. TRIANGULATED STRUCTURES. TRUSSES. 

  1. Introduction. How they work. Unions. Supports. Loads.

  2. Types of trusses.

  3. Calculation methods. Nodes method, Ritter and Cremona.

  4. Spatial trusses. How they work.

THEME 7. MECHANICS

  1. Ventilation

  2. Fluid mechanics

  3. Thermal systems

  4. Public health - Drainage

THEME 8. ACOUSTICS

  1. Frequency

  2. NR

  3. Reverberation

  4. Attenuation

THEME 9. ELECTRICITY AND ILLUMINATION

  1. Electricity

  2. Loads

  3. Distribution

  4. Lighting

Teaching and learning activities

In person



 Physics classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:15 to 14:15 p.m.

Tuesdays: Theoretical or master classes are teached interspersed with participatory classes in which exercises will be carried out.

On the UIC Moodle platform (intranet) students will find all the necessary resources to follow up on the subject and review the concepts presented in class.

In the event that the student cannot attend a class for reasons beyond his control, he will find the notes of the class taught in Moodle.

Wednesdays: Practical classes will be taught. The student must solve proposed exercises based on what was explained at class on Tuesdays. The practices will be graded and evaluated.

It is not feasible to deliver the practices outside of class schedule. The practices are carried out during class hours, they are handed in and scored. Outside these hours no practice will be collected.

Students who do not carry out the practice at the corresponding time and day will obtain a 0, unless they present proof that they have not been able to attend class for reasons beyond their control.

 

TRAINING ACTIVITYCOMPETENCESECTS CREDITS
Class exhibition
07 08 09 11 2
Class participation
07 08 09 11 0,5
Clase practice
07 08 09 11 2
Individual or group study
07 08 09 11 4,5

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



Evaluation criteria of the subject:

Physics is divided into 2 parts: Classical Mechanics and Installations.

  1. Classical Mechanics: 80% of the final grade for the course. Building Facilities: 20% of the final grade for the course.
  2. Classical Mechanics minimum grade: 5 out of 10. Builiding Facilities minimum grade: 3 out of 10. A lower score in some of the parts means a failure of the whole subject.
  3. A not presented in any of the parts implies the fail of the whole subject


Evaluation criteria of Classical Mechanics:

  1. Final Exam: 80% of the Classical Mechanics grade
  2. Practical classes on Wednesdays: Evaluated with a weight of + or - 10% on the final grade (they can lower grade)

Evaluation criteria of Building Facilities:

  1. Delivery of a work: 100% of Building Facilities Grade


Exam dates:

  1. Final exam: Monday, May 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Revision: Thursday, June 3, 2024 at 13:30.
  2. Second call: Monday, June 17, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Revision: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 13.30

 

Bibliography and resources

Compulsory bibliography:

Ingeniería mecánica. Estática. William F. Ryley, Leroy D. Sturges. Editorial Reverté, S.A.

Beer, Ferdinand Pierre; Johnston, E.Russell; Eisenberg, Elliot R.. Mecánica Vectorial para Ingenieros: Estática. 9a ed. Madrid: McGraw-Hill, 2010.

Estática. Problemas resueltos. Herrero Arnaiz; Rodríguez Cano. Editorial Reverté.

Mecánica para ingenieros. Estática. Das, Kassimali, E. Editorial Limusa.

Física, curso teórico práctico de fundamentos físicos de la ingeniería. Galvez, López, Llopis, Rubio. Editorial Tebar Flores.

Supplementary bibliography:

Beer, Ferdinand Pierre; Johnston, E. Russell; DeWolf John T.. Mechanics of materials.  New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2006.  

Análisis Vectorial y una introducción al análisis tensorial. Teoría y problemas. Murray R. Spiegel. Editorial McGraw-Hill. 

Física. Vol. I. Mecánica. Marcelo Alonso, Edward J. Finn. Ediciones Aguilar S.A. (Versión en espanñol de Carlos Hernandez Victor de Latorre). 

Lecciones de Algebra y Geometría. Curso para estudiantes de Arquitectura. C.Alsina, E. Trillas. Editorial Gustavo Gili, S.A. 

Curso de Matemáticas para ingenieros, físicos y químicos. E. Vidal Abascal. Editorial Dossat, S.A. 

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