Masonry Structures

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC05BR20808
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Perälä, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2013RASU   3 spring   2.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2014RASU   3 spring   2.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
RAK-2014TUTE   3 spring   2.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will be competent in designing traditional masonry structures according to the Eurocodes.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 53 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Concrete Structures 1

Contents

• Properties of masonry unit, mortal, concrete infill and reinforcement
• Compressive strength of masonry
• Masonry beam
• Masonry wall

Recommended or Required Reading

Eurocodes for masonry structures and corresponding national annexes. Lecturer's own material.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, calculation exercises and homework.

Assessment Criteria

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

Assessment Methods

Exam and homework.

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