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Design of Constructions
Study plans 2016-2017 - BYG2301 - 10 ECTS

On the basis of

REA1141 Matematikk 1

BYG2251 Mekanikk

BYG2221 Byggstatikk

Expected learning outcomes

Knowledge:

After having completed the subject will the student

- know the working principles of different structural building systems.

- have knowledge of the empirical and theoretical background for the relevant European structural building codes (Eurocodes).

Skills:

After having completed the subject should the student will, by means of the relevant Eurocodes

- be able to find the design loads of a structure

- be able to do steel and wood design of beams and simple elements in compression and tension.

General competence:

After having completed the subject the student will

- know the relevant technical language.

- have a good understanding of the design of structures.

Topic(s)

Subject topics:

Topic 1: Structural components, How the major building structures functions / Foundation principles.

Topic 2: Structural loading based on NS-EN 1990:2002+NA2008. Dead loads and live loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-1, snow loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-3, wind loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-4.
 
Topic 3: Wood Design involving

- beams for moment, shear, axial load, torsional buckling, deflection and local effects.

- simple elements for compression (columns) and tension.

Topic 4: Steel design involving

- beams for moment, shear, axial load, torsional buckling, deflection and local effects.

- simple elements for compression (columns) and tension.

- cross-sectional classification.

Teaching Methods

Lectures
Mandatory assignments

Teaching Methods (additional text)

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Form(s) of Assessment

Written exam, 6 hours

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

The final exam counts 100 %.

Grading Scale

Alphabetical Scale, A(best) – F (fail)

External/internal examiner

Graded by internal examiner (lecturer).

External sensor regularly is either evaluating or preparing the examination. Next time: 2020.

Re-sit examination

Oral examination.

Examination support

  • Support material code B: All printed and hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed.
    • The following basic calculators are permitted:
      • Casio fx-82ES PLUS
      • Citizen SR-270X and Citizen SR-270X College
      • Hewlett Packard HP30S

Coursework Requirements

6 - 8 works of which all except one must be accepted.

Teaching Materials

Will be announced at the start of the subject.

Replacement course for

Replace partial BYG2201 Materialer og konstruksjoner and partial BYG3281 Stål og trekonstruksjoner.