Course

Concrete Structures, advanced course (BYG660)

Facts

Course code BYG660

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tuition start Autumn

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

Time table View course schedule

Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Introduction

The course is an advanced course for the design of pre-stressed/reinforced concrete structures as well as the assessment and strengthening of existing concrete structures.

Content

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

Content

Part (1): Analysis and design of Pre-stressed concrete structures (5 SP)

Party (2): The following topics (5SP);

  • Design of deep beams and walls
  • Condition assessment and strengthening of existing structures
  • Design of different slabs systems

Learning outcome

The aim of this course is to provide students with a more advanced coverage of various topics related to the design of concrete structures. It targets those who wish to specialise in Structural Engineering and are planning a career in structural design. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Knowledge

  • Analyze, design and detail pre-stressed concrete members;
  • Asses the condition and strengthen existing concrete structures
  • Analyze, design and detail deep beams and walls;
  • Analyze, design and detail reinforced concrete different slabs;

Skills

  • Ability to analyze and design complex concrete structural elements in buildings and bridges.
  • Assess and identify the performance of existing structures and plan solutions for their reinforcement

General competence

  • Ability to work as a structural engineer with a higher level of competence

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Structural Mechanics 1 (BYG140), Structural Mechanics 2 (BYG205), Concrete Constructions (BYG220), Structural Design (BYG280)

Exam

Written exam and assignment

Assignment

Weight 1/5

Duration 3 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Exam system Canvas

Written exam

Weight 4/5

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Aid Approved calculator. Norwegian Standard: NS-EN 1992-1-1:2004+NA: 2008. Necessary equations on A4 paper (handwritten or printed). Dictionary.

Exam system Paper Based

Students will be given a written exam (80%) with pen and paper, and a project assignment(20%).

No re-sit opportunities are offered for the project assignments. Students who do not pass this assignment can re-take it the next time the course is held. Both the written exam and the project assignment must be passed in order to get a passing grade in the course.

Supporting materials allowed upon exam:

NS-EN 1992-1-1:2004+NA: 2008

Formula book "Steel Constructions"

Authorized calculator

Necessary equations (hand-written or computer printout) in A4 sheets

Dictionary

Coursework requirements

Assignments

6 mandatory assignments

Students must have approved at least 4 out of a total of 6 mandatory assignments in order to take the exam.

Method of work

5 hours lectures, 2 hours assignment class and project.

Using AI to support learning and study activities

AI tools may be used in BYG660 as a learning aid, but must never substitute for the advanced concrete-design competence the course builds — designing prestressed and special concrete structures and making the structural choices yourself is precisely what you must master. Productive uses include asking AI to explain a concept (e.g., how prestressing works, how a deep beam is designed, or what governs a concrete structure's capacity), to gather background and references to inform your own work, or to improve the structure and language of work you have written yourself. Any use of AI must always be disclosed in your submission as specified in the syllabus, and you remain responsible for critically evaluating whatever the AI produces.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Concrete Technology og Concrete Constructions (BYG600_1) , Concrete Structures, advanced course (BYG660_1) 5

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master
Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

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:
Samarakoon Mudiyansele Samindi Samarakoon

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1