Course content

-3D modeling of simple structures

-Load analysis on tall buildings

-Load bearing and stabilizing systems for multi-story buildings

-Stiffness of different types of structures

-Horizontal and vertical stabilizing structures

-Wood-based stabilizing structures

-Introduction to cross-laminated timber (CLT)

-Design of CLT elements

-Fire safety in tall wood buildings

-Introduction to dynamic loads

-Earthquake, simplified rules

-Structural software for analysis and design

Learning outcome

The candidate

- has the necessary knowledge to carry out a complete load analysis for a building.

- has the necessary knowledge to explain the principles of the structural and bracing systems in buildings.

- has the necessary knowledge to be able to establish different solutions for structural and bracing systems of different materials.

- has sufficient knowledge of Eurocodes (NS-EN) to be able to apply it to design/check constructions.

- can use digital tools to design/check constructions.

- has sufficient knowledge to prepare work drawings.

- has sufficient insight into the various safety factors to assess structures from an ethical perspective.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures / Teaching activities / Problem solving.

Scheduled time:

lectures: 60 hours; organized guidance: 60 hours; work with compulsory assignments: 120 hours; other preparation: 50 hours; a total of 290 hours

Compulsory work requirements:

- a project assignment that must be passed, group work or individually;

- and 3 to 4 exercises, all of which except one must be approved.

Compulsory assignments

• Compulsory assignment

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Mechanics, Mechanics 2, Design of constructions, Design of Timber structures 1, Steel Structures, Reinforced concrete design and Structural analysis and Mathematics 1.

Course materials

Announced at the start of the semester