Framework systems and basics of structural design

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC05BR10302
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Viljanmaa, Marita
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2013RASU   2 autumn   4.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
RAK-2013TUTE   2 autumn   4.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
RAK-2014RASU   2 autumn   4.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2014TUTE   2 autumn   4.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  

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

- RIL 229-1-2006
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=72831

- RIL 229-2-2006
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=72832

- RIL 201-1-2008
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/search?sk=fi_ENsearchArg=ril+201-1&searchCode=TALL&limitTo=none&recCount=25&searchType=1&page.search.search.button=Hae

- 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

Two mid-term tests or one final exam and approved assignment.

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