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BYG2301 - Design of Constructions

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: 

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written exam 100/100 6 hours B

Course content

Subject topics:
- Topic 1: Structural components, How the major building structures functions / Foundation principles.
- Topic 2: Structural loading based on NS-EN 1990:2002+NA2008. Dead loads and live loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-1, snow loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-3, wind loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-4.
- Topic 3: Wood Design involving- beams for moment, shear, axial load, torsional buckling, deflection and local effects.- simple elements for compression (columns) and tension.
- Topic 4: Steel design involving- beams for moment, shear, axial load, torsional buckling, deflection and local effects.- simple elements for compression (columns) and tension.- cross-sectional classification

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
After having completed the subject will the student
- know the working principles of different structural building systems.
- have knowledge of the empirical and theoretical background for the relevant European structural building codes (Eurocodes).
Skills:
After having completed the subject should the student will, by means of the relevant Eurocodes
- be able to find the design loads of a structure
- be able to do steel and wood design of beams and simple elements in compression and tension.

General competence:
After having completed the subject the student will
- know the relevant technical Language.
- have a good understanding of the design of structures.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures
Compulsory assignments - 6 to 8 assignments of which all except one must be approved

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatorisk arbeidskrav

Further on evaluation

If fail: Re-sit of written exam in August. At Re-sit exam the assessment type can be altered to oral examination.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering (BIBYG)
Civil Engineering (BIBYG-F)

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the course.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2018

Language of instruction: -

Location: Gjøvik

Subject area(s)
  • Building Technology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Written exam 100/100 B 2018-11-30 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
S410 Smaragd 0
A061 Ametyst 0
D201 - 2.etg. Fløy D Helvin 0
Summer UTS Written exam 100/100 B
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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