Course

Structural Design (BYG280)

Facts

Course code BYG280

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

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Introduction

The course introduces principles of design of civil engineering structures, with emphasis on the load carrying systems and the design loads.

Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.

Structural reliability. Load types and load factors. Environmental loads: snow and wind loads. Soil pressure. Timber structural design. Primary load carrying structure and -stiffening members. Precast concrete elements. Stiffening effects of plates in a precast concrete element building, in-situ constructed concrete buildings, light buildings with corrugated steel plates and wooden plates. Wind trusses. Design of in-situ concrete elements such as flat slabs, load bearing walls, stairs. Construction details. Accident limit state. Fire protection. Basement on soil, . Joins in buildings. Foundation wall. Special foundation problems. Load bearing wall. Earthquake resistant design.

Learning outcome

After completing this course the student shall be familiar with commonly used structural systems and their design. The student shall:

  • be familiar with the requirements related to structural reliability and serviceability.
  • be able to calculate various types of loads and load combinations.
  • be able to design timber and concrete structures including foundation.
  • be able to design various structural details.

Required prerequisite knowledge

Structural Mechanics 1 (BYG140)
Structural Mechanics 2 (BYG205)
Construction physics and house building (BYG210)
Concrete Constructions (BYG220)

Recommended prerequisites

Steel Structures (BYG200), Structural Mechanics 2 (BYG205), Concrete Constructions (BYG220)

Exam

Written exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Aid All except use of own personal computer, To be announced (TBA), All written and printed means are allowed.

Written exam on paper.

Coursework requirements

Approved 6 out of 8 exercises, Exercise 1, Exercise 2, Exercise 3, Exercise 4
6 out of 8 compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.

Method of work

6 hours lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Structural Building Design (BIB310_1) , Structural Design (BYG280_1) 10

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Science, Part-Time Electrical Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering Energy and Petroleum Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Medical Technology Medical Technology - Part-Time
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Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus Minde
Course coordinator:
Mudiyan Nirosha Damayanthi Adasooriya

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

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