Course - Structural design 1 - BYGA2261
BYGA2261 - Structural design 1
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2023/2024
Course content
Structural design principles for reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures. Introduction to Eurocodes for steel, concrete and timber design.
Concrete:
Introduction to concrete as construction material.
Classification and mechanical properties.
Ultimate limit-state capacity calculations of reinforced concrete beams, columns and slabs subjected to axial force, bending moment and shear force.
Steel:
Introduction to steel as construction material.
Classification and mechanical properties.
Calculation of cross-section capacity.
Elastic and plastic capacity of cross-sections under axial, shear and bending, and combinations of these.
Buckling of members subjected to axial force.
Capacity of bolted steel connections.
Timber:
Introduction to timber as construction material.
Classification and mechanical properties.
Ultimate limit-state capacity calculations of timber beams and columns.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- Understands mechanical properties for concrete and steel
- Understands basic theories for strength analysis, load calculation and design according to the European standard NS-EN
- Understands basic design principles and statics
Skills:
The candidate can:
- design simple structural elements and make drawings by hand and relevant 2D/3D softwares.
- evaluate the ultimate-limit state capacity of structural element in existing buildings.
General competence:
The candidate:
- has competence to evaluate the consequence of a chosen design in ultimate limit state design.
Learning methods and activities
Teaching methods:
- Lectures and basic design.
When using digital tools
- Exercises on complete digital models for multidisciplinary understanding and innovative competence. Compulsory activities:
- Compulsory written work requirements.
- Compulsory digital exercises, 3D modeling.
- Programming i python
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory assignments
Further on evaluation
Written exam -4 hours. Letters A to F.
Compulsory written work requirements: approved before the exam
Mandatory activity from the previous semester can be approved by the institute.
For the continuation exam, the form of the examination can be changed to oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering (BIBYGG)
Recommended previous knowledge
Construction Engineering Digital Modeling, Materials Science and Mechanics
Course materials
S.I. Sørensen.: Betongkonstruksjoner - Berergning og dimensjonering etter Eurocode 2, Akademika forlag.
NS-EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014+NA:2018: Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures. Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
Per Kr. Larsen: Dimensjonering av stålkonstruksjoner (siste utgave), Fagbokforlaget.
NS-EN 1993 (Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures, Part 1-1 and 1-8.
Stålkonstruksjoner - Profiler og formler, Tapir.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Engineering Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"