Study Guide

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student understands why the frame must be braced on construction site.

Competence in structural engineering
The student is competent in understanding the different ways of bracing depending on the frame material. The student knows how to calculate loads.

Content

- Bracing of concrete, timber and steel frame
- Determing the wind load for a closed and open building
- Horizontal forces

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

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve assignments related to the basic content of the course, which are similar to the ones dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the above-mentioned, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply it in different assignment, as well as to give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above-mentioned, 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 reasons for their solutions in a logical way.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam and approved assignment

Qualifications

Framework systems and basics of structural design

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student understands why the frame must be braced on construction site.

Competence in structural engineering
The student is competent in understanding the different ways of bracing depending on the frame material. The student knows how to calculate loads.

Content

- Bracing of concrete, timber and steel frame
- Determing the wind load for a closed and open building
- Horizontal forces

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve assignments related to the basic content of the course, which are similar to the ones dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the above-mentioned, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply it in different assignment, as well as to give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above-mentioned, 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 reasons for their solutions in a logical way.

Qualifications

Framework systems and basics of structural design

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student understands why the frame must be braced on construction site.

Competence in structural engineering
The student is competent in understanding the different ways of bracing depending on the frame material. The student knows how to calculate loads.

Content

- Bracing of concrete, timber and steel frame
- Determing the wind load for a closed and open building
- Horizontal forces

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve assignments related to the basic content of the course, which are similar to the ones dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the above-mentioned, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply it in different assignment, as well as to give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above-mentioned, 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 reasons for their solutions in a logical way.

Qualifications

Framework systems and basics of structural design