Course - Design of Constructions - BYG2301
Design of Constructions
About
About the course
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)
Recommended previous knowledge
REA1141 Mathematics 1, BYG2251 Mechanics and BYG2221 Statics
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the course.
Subject areas
- Building Technology
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018
Written exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.