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TBA4140

Masonry Structures

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

Structural analysis of loadbearing brick and block masonry. Structural design of walls, columns and beams in unreinforced and reinforced masonry. Production of masonry and properties of constituents. Application of simple structural models for calculation and design of building parts and detailing. Masonry construction work is also included.

Learning outcome

The course will provide basic knowledge in calculation and design of masonry structures and masonry buildings.

Knowledge

The candidate should have knowledge of:

  • Structural analysis of loadbearing brick and block masonry.
  • Structural design of walls, columns and beams in unreinforced and reinforced masonry.
  • Production of masonry and properties of constituents.
  • Application of simple structural models for calculation and design of building parts and detailing.
  • Engineering, design and construction of building elements and details.
  • Masonry construction work is also included

Skills

The candidate is able to:

  • Structural design of walls, columns and beams
  • Explain the static behavior of masonry structures
  • Selection of measures for moisture protection, heat insulation, sound insulation and fire insulation of masonry structures
  • Design of movement joints
  • Selection of materials and execution for durable masonry structures
  • Draft design and material use in building parts and their joints

General competence

The candidate has:

  • An understanding of requirements, influences and physical and material relations as a basis for designing assemblies and buildings that fulfill requirements regarding reliability, performance and sustainability
  • A good background for communicating with other disciplines (architect, structural engineer, HVAC engineer, electrical engineer, fire safety engineer etc.) involved in design, construction and operation of buildings.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory calculation and laboratory exercises. Norwegian masonry terminology will be emphasized giving the lectures in Norwegian. The course is delivered in cooperation with Department for Structural Design.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Compulsory calculation and laboratory exercises. The course includes 9 practice tasks, of which at least 5 answers must be passed to have access to the exam.

If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Course materials

Compendium.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIB3020 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
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.

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code C Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
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.