Construction materials (BYG150)
After completing the course, the student will have a basic understanding and knowledge of the use of building materials in constructions.
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Facts
Course code
BYG150
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Offered by
Time table
Content
Materials that are included as load-bearing parts of structures in building and construction.
Relevant materials are: concrete, steel, aluminum, timber, brick, stone, asphalt.
Particularly for concrete, considerations are given to proportioning, ingredients, production, conditions during hardening, and properties of the finished concrete.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student will have a basic understanding and knowledge of the use of building materials in constructions.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades |
Coursework requirements
Compulsory assignments which have to be passed to be allowed to sit the exam
All compulsory lab assignments (in total 4) must be approved in order to take the exam. Lab assignments have compulsory attendance and written reports must be approved.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Yanyan ShaHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Jarle BergeMethod of work
An average of 4 hours of lectures and exercises per week. Mandatory lab exercises and mandatory submission of reports.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Building Materials and Geotechnique (BYG102_1) | 5 |
Open for
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.