Structural Design (BYG280)
The course introduces principles of design of civil engineering structures, with emphasis on the load carrying systems and the design loads.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BYG280
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.
Structural reliability. Load types and load factors. Environmental loads: snow and wind loads. Soil pressure. Timber structural design. Primary load carrying structure and -stiffening members. Precast concrete elements. Stiffening effects of plates in a precast concrete element building, in-situ constructed concrete buildings, light buildings with corrugated steel plates and wooden plates. Wind trusses. Design of in-situ concrete elements such as flat slabs, load bearing walls, stairs. Construction details. Accident limit state. Fire protection. Basement on soil, . Joins in buildings. Foundation wall. Special foundation problems. Load bearing wall. Earthquake resistant design.
Learning outcome
After completing this course the student shall be familiar with commonly used structural systems and their design. The student shall:
- be familiar with the requirements related to structural reliability and serviceability.
- be able to calculate various types of loads and load combinations.
- be able to design timber and concrete structures including foundation.
- be able to design various structural details.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | All except use of own personal computer |
Written exam on paper.
Coursework requirements
Approved 6 out of 8 exercises
6 out of 8 compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Mudiyan Nirosha Damayanthi AdasooriyaHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Structural Building Design (BIB310_1) | 10 |