Frame Structures, Loads and Structural Design (5 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 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 and their application. You know the obligations and structural requirements for civil defense shelters. You are familiar with the description methods and drawing symbols used in architectural and construction design, and you are familiar with the key elements of structural design.
These are also the basic tasks of the course

Content

Frame types, Structural loads, Structural stiffening methods, Basics of Structural design, Technical Documents.

Materials

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

Student workload

-luennot 53h - itsenäinen työskentely 80h - yhteensä 133h

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