Building frame structures and loads (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Object of the course:
The knowledge and skills you get on this course you will need in order to be able to know the different frame options and know how to determine the loads on structures and you are familiar with the key elements of structural design.
Course competences:
- Mathematic and Natural science competence
- Technological competence
The learning objectives of the course:
You will be able to determine the usual loads (own weight, payloads, natural loads), building frame systems (for example: steel, timber and reinforcement concrete frames) and you know how they operate. You know the most common types of body stiffening and you know how to apply these in different situations, you know the NR structures and the related characteristics in terms of design and installation. You know the regulations and guidelines on structural sound insulation.
These are also the basic tasks of the course

Content

Frame types, Structural loads, Structural stiffening methods, Basics of Structural design,

Location and time

Contact lessons according to Time Table on the Main Campus.

Materials

RIL 201-1-2017 Suunnitteluperusteet ja rakenteiden kuormat
Other material mentioned during lessons

Teaching methods

The course uses the following teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Exercises / Learning tasks,

Employer connections

Excursions if possible,
Company visits at School if possible
etc..

Exam schedules

Timing of Exams and re-Exams will be agreed on the first contact lesson of the course.
The course entrance task must be taken within three ( 3 ) weeks of the course start date in order to maintain the right to study.

Completion alternatives

Certification or accreditation is possible as described in the Jamkin Peppi guidelines.

Student workload

One credit point means an average of 27 hours of work. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the way the course is implemented.
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In this study period, time use and workload is distributed as follows:

- Lectures 15 h
- Independent Work 65 h.
( including among others: Learning assignments, Home Works, preparing for Test)
- Total 80 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Passable (1): The student recognizes all of the learning objectives, understands the meaning of them and is able to perform the basic tasks described in the learning objectives of the course.

Satisfying (2): In addition to previous skills, the student can systematically describe the issues of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): In addition to previous skills, the student can describe the influences of various solutions and can make reasoned choices between alternatives.

Laudable (4): In addition to previous skills, the student can apply the learned issues independently and is able to evaluate done solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent ( 5 ): In addition to previous skills, the student shows deep knowledge of course contents as well as ability to parse and wider analyze the influences of solutions.

Qualifications

Basics of the House Building, Statics / Support Reactions and internal Forces

Further information

Grading methods
- Test,
- Learning assignments,


Assessment is developmental, continuous, competency-based, high-quality and criterion-referenced, and student self-assessment plays an important role in that.

See also Grading