Bracing of the Building Frame (3 cr)
Code: RAK2B4-3008
General information
- Enrollment
- 14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 1 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- SeAMK Construction Engineering and Construction Management
- Campus
- SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
- Teachers
- Petri Koistinen
- Course
- RAK2B4
Evaluation scale
1-5
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
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