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Basics of Structural DesignLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: 8H00CK41

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the principles of planning for load-bearing construction and know how to determine loads affecting buildings and structures.

Competence in the construction process
Students know the principles of standards underpinning structural design. They are able to interpret the relevant drawings and CAD and BIM plans

Content

- The tasks and the progress of the planning process in structural design
- Framework systems and load-bearing parts
- Frame by the type of building and building material
- Transfer of loads between structural parts and to the load-bearing settlement.
- Loads of the structural parts
- Combined loads

Qualifications

Statics for Construction Site Managers, Building Construction.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply them in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Materials

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

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

20.01.2025 - 02.05.2025

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Petri Koistinen
Student groups
  • MRKM24
    Bachelor of Construction Site Management, Multimodal implementation

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the principles of planning for load-bearing construction and know how to determine loads affecting buildings and structures.

Competence in the construction process
Students know the principles of standards underpinning structural design. They are able to interpret the relevant drawings and CAD and BIM plans

Content

- The tasks and the progress of the planning process in structural design
- Framework systems and load-bearing parts
- Frame by the type of building and building material
- Transfer of loads between structural parts and to the load-bearing settlement.
- Loads of the structural parts
- Combined loads

Materials

Eurocodes for basis of structural design and actions of structures. National documents for applying the Eurocodes as applies.
RIL 201-1-2017
Other material as indicated by the teacher

Teaching methods

Contact lessons: Lectures and an assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply them in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam and approved assignment

Qualifications

Statics for Construction Site Managers, Building Construction.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

07.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Petri Koistinen
Student groups
  • RKM24
    Bachelor of Construction Site Management

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the principles of planning for load-bearing construction and know how to determine loads affecting buildings and structures.

Competence in the construction process
Students know the principles of standards underpinning structural design. They are able to interpret the relevant drawings and CAD and BIM plans

Content

- The tasks and the progress of the planning process in structural design
- Framework systems and load-bearing parts
- Frame by the type of building and building material
- Transfer of loads between structural parts and to the load-bearing settlement.
- Loads of the structural parts
- Combined loads

Materials

Eurocodes for basis of structural design and actions of structures. National documents for applying the Eurocodes as applies.
RIL 201-1-2017
Other material as indicated by the teacher

Teaching methods

Contact lessons: Lectures and an assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply them in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam and approved assignment

Qualifications

Statics for Construction Site Managers, Building Construction.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Petri Koistinen
Student groups
  • RKM23
    Bachelor of Construction Site Management

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the principles of planning for load-bearing construction and know how to determine loads affecting buildings and structures.

Competence in the construction process
Students know the principles of standards underpinning structural design. They are able to interpret the relevant drawings and CAD and BIM plans

Content

- The tasks and the progress of the planning process in structural design
- Framework systems and load-bearing parts
- Frame by the type of building and building material
- Transfer of loads between structural parts and to the load-bearing settlement.
- Loads of the structural parts
- Combined loads

Materials

Eurocodes for basis of structural design and actions of structures. National documents for applying the Eurocodes as applies.
RIL 201-1-2017
Other material as indicated by the teacher

Teaching methods

Contact lessons: Lectures and an assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply them in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam and approved assignment

Qualifications

Statics for Construction Site Managers, Building Construction.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Jarkko Piikkilä
Student groups
  • RKM22

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the principles of planning for load-bearing construction and know how to determine loads affecting buildings and structures.

Competence in the construction process
Students know the principles of standards underpinning structural design. They are able to interpret the relevant drawings and CAD and BIM plans

Content

- The tasks and the progress of the planning process in structural design
- Framework systems and load-bearing parts
- Frame by the type of building and building material
- Transfer of loads between structural parts and to the load-bearing settlement.
- Loads of the structural parts
- Combined loads

Materials

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply them in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Qualifications

Statics for Construction Site Managers, Building Construction.

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 26.03.2023

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Jarkko Piikkilä
Student groups
  • MRKM22

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the principles of planning for load-bearing construction and know how to determine loads affecting buildings and structures.

Competence in the construction process
Students know the principles of standards underpinning structural design. They are able to interpret the relevant drawings and CAD and BIM plans

Content

- The tasks and the progress of the planning process in structural design
- Framework systems and load-bearing parts
- Frame by the type of building and building material
- Transfer of loads between structural parts and to the load-bearing settlement.
- Loads of the structural parts
- Combined loads

Materials

Material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures and independent working.

Student workload

Lectures 26 h, independent working.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply them in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam.

Qualifications

Statics for Construction Site Managers, Building Construction.

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 15.11.2022

Credits

4 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Jarkko Piikkilä
Student groups
  • RKM21

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students know the principles of planning for load-bearing construction and know how to determine loads affecting buildings and structures.

Competence in the construction process
Students know the principles of standards underpinning structural design. They are able to interpret the relevant drawings and CAD and BIM plans

Content

- The tasks and the progress of the planning process in structural design
- Framework systems and load-bearing parts
- Frame by the type of building and building material
- Transfer of loads between structural parts and to the load-bearing settlement.
- Loads of the structural parts
- Combined loads

Materials

Material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures and independent working.

Student workload

Lectures 51 h, independent working.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply them in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam.

Qualifications

Statics for Construction Site Managers, Building Construction.