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BYGA2350 - Model-based structural engineering

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100 30 minutes

Course content

• laws and regulations • bracing and stability • joints • load calculation and dimensioning • digital tools for dimensioning and drawing • location, plot and ground conditions • ethics • element constructions in concrete and solid wood • digitization and modeling

Learning outcome

Knowledge The candidate: • understands the structure, bracing and stability of a building with regard to all loading directions • understands details of connections between different construction systems • can choose material type and construction system based on loads and environmental impact. • get an in-depth study of digitization and modeling of buildings using digital technology.• know current laws, rules and regulations that apply to the construction of buildings and to construction activities • has basic knowledge of technical drawing according to Norwegian standards and design of building structures using digital technology.

Skills The candidate can: • basic theories for strength analysis, load calculation, dimensioning and earthquake dimensioning according to the European standard work NS-EN. • take into account the environment, durability and use of resources when choosing a load-bearing system and materials, model, analyze and dimension complex building structures using computer tools and the European standard work NS-EN.• dimension construction systems, and be part of a design team in group work. • use digital tools when dimensioning and when preparing working drawings • draw and design simple detailed drawings of building constructions on a scale and prepare overview and principle drawings, by hand and with of 2D and 3D DAK.

General competence The candidate: • masters the subject terminology and can communicate with people in the field. • has a critical attitude to results from strength analyzes performed with computer tools. • can design construction systems in a holistic perspective. • gain an understanding of ethics and the environment in the construction industry. • gain innovative competence that contributes to the understanding of interdisciplinary digital solutions. • gain an understanding of ethics in the construction industry.

Learning methods and activities

• lectures and exercises in load calculation and in basic dimensioning. When using digital computer tools • exercises on complete digital models with regard to interdisciplinary understanding and innovative competence. • 5 compulsory written work requirements. A large group assignment delivered on paper.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

Mandatory work requirements must be approved in order to sit for the exam.

New and postponed exam: in May/June.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

Structural Design and statics. Building Technology and materials. Mechanics and Physics or equivalent qualifications.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Building and construction technology
  • Database technology
  • Building Technology
Contact information
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination (1) 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral examination 100/100
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.
  • 1) Utgår høst 2023.
Examination

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