Course content

Theme 1:Steel design according to NS-EN 1993-1-1, NS-EN 1993-1-2, NS-EN 1993-1-5 og NS-EN 1993-1-8. Beams and columns. Classifications of cross sections, bolted and welded connections, lateral stiffening, torsional lateral buckling of steel columns, cross-section class 4, design of beams and columns for fire protection.

Theme 2: Wood design according to NS-EN 1995-1-1 og NS-EN 1995-1-2. Beams for moment, shear, lateral buckling and deflection, columns for axial and lateral loadconnections. Design of beams and columns for fire protections. Stability and bracing systems. Details and joint design.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
- After having completed the subject the student will- have knowledge of the empirical and theoretical background for the eurocodes (NS-EN) relevant for the topics of the subject.

Skills:
- After having completed the subject the student will- be able to design simple and also somewhat complex wood- and steel-structures, including bracing systems, according to the relevant eurocodes.- be able to design beams and columns, both in wood and steel, for the requirements.

General competance:
- After having completed the subject the student will- have some insight into the carrying capacity of somewhat complex structures.- have acquired the necessary technical language of the subject.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures written assignments

5 - 7 compulsory assignments of which all but one must be accepted.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatoriske arbeidskrav

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG2301 Design of constructions and BYG2221 Statics.

Required previous knowledge

BYG2251 Mechanics and REA1141 Mathematics 1

Course materials

Announced at the start of the course.