Structural Design (BYG280)
The course introduces principles of design of civil engineering structures, with emphasis on the load carrying systems and the design loads.
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Facts
Course code
BYG280
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Offered by
Time table
Content
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
BYG140 Structural Mechanics 1, BYG205 Structural Mechanics 2, BYG220 Concrete Constructions, BYG235 Construction physics, BYG310 Timber Structures
Recommended prerequisites
BYG200 Steel Structures
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | All except use of own personal computer |
Coursework requirements
Approved 6 out of 8 exercises
Approved 6 out of 8 exercises
6 out of 8 compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Mudiyan Nirosha Damayanthi AdasooriyaHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
8 hours lectures and problem solving per week. Compulsory assignments.
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Structural Building Design (BIB310_1) | 10 |
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
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.