Framework systems and basics of structural design

Structure Type: Course
Code: RAK2B3
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Koistinen, Petri
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2015RASU   2 autumn   4.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAK-2015TUTE   2 autumn   4.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
RAK-2016RASU   2 autumn   4.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
RAK-2016TUTE   2 autumn   4.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand framed systems, how they work and the criteria for choosing an appropriate framed system for a building. They will learn about the duties of structural designers and how to determine the basic loads of structures.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h

Contents

- Framed systems
- Requirements set for building frames
- Bracing frames
- Criteria for choosing an appropriate frame´
- Loads on structuresand load combinations
- Making calculations for structural design

Recommended or Required Reading

Eurocodes for basis of structural design and actions of structures. National documents for applying the Eurocodes as applies.

RIL 201-1-2011

Other material as indicated by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and assignments

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Assessment Methods

Final exam and approved assignment.

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