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BYGG2253

Structural analysis

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Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

​-Theoretical basis for the finite element method (FEM) for linearly elastic bodies.

  • Derivation of stiffness relations for structural elements and systems.
  • Structure of the system stiffness matrix.

- Use of software tools for strength and deformation analysis of structural elements and systems.

Learning outcome

The candidate

- must be able to explain the theoretical basis for finite element method (FEM) and explain how finite element method can be used in the analysis of constructions.

- can use digital tools to analyze/control structural elements and systems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and assignments.

Expected time usage for a 7,5 credit course:

Lectures: 60 hours; organized supervision: 30 hours; work on mandatory hand-ins: 60 hours; own effort: 90 hours; total 240 hours.

Compulsory assignments

  • 3 Approved exercises

Further on evaluation

Written Exam, 5 hours (counts for 100% of the grade). There will be 3 compulsory assignments which must be passed to take the final exam. Practical exam in the computer lab.

Re-sit of written exam in August.

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the course.

Subject areas

  • Structural Engineering

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Date 2025-12-19 Time 09:00 Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school 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.

Mustad, Inngang A
Room M433-Eksamensrom 4.etg
20 candidates

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.