Course - Structural design 1 - BYGA2261
BYGA2261 - Structural design 1
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
Structural design principles for reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures. Introduction to Eurocodes for steel, concrete and timber design.
Concrete:
Introduction to concrete as construction material.
Classification and mechanical properties.
Ultimate limit-state capacity calculations of reinforced concrete beams, columns and slabs subjected to axial force, bending moment and shear force.
Steel:
Introduction to steel as construction material.
Classification and mechanical properties.
Calculation of cross-section capacity.
Elastic and plastic capacity of cross-sections under axial, shear and bending, and combinations of these.
Buckling of members subjected to axial force.
Capacity of bolted steel connections.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- Understands mechanical properties for concrete and steel
- Understands basic theories for strength analysis, load calculation and design according to the European standard NS-EN
- Understands basic design principles and statics
Skills:
The candidate can:
- design simple structural elements and make drawings by hand and relevant 2D/3D softwares.
- evaluate the ultimate-limit state capacity of structural element in existing buildings.
General competence:
The candidate:
- has competence to evaluate the consequence of a chosen design in ultimate limit state design.
Digital competence: Qualified use of computer programs. Analysis, interpretation of results. Data editing
Sustainability competence: The course helps to provide students with the necessary foundation to design safe, economical and sustainable structures.
Learning methods and activities
Teaching methods:
- Lectures and basic design.
When using digital tools
- Exercises on complete digital models for multidisciplinary understanding and innovative competence. Compulsory activities:
- Compulsory written work requirements.
- Compulsory digital exercises, 3D modeling.
- Programming i python
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory assignments
Further on evaluation
Written exam -4 hours. Letters A to F.
Compulsory written work requirements: approved before the exam
For the continuation exam, the form of the examination can be changed to oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Recommended previous knowledge
MEKA1101 Mechanics. BYGA 2101 Structural Engineering.
Course materials
S.I. Sørensen.: Betongkonstruksjoner - Berergning og dimensjonering etter Eurocode 2, Akademika forlag.
NS-EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014+NA:2018: Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures. Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
Per Kr. Larsen: Dimensjonering av stålkonstruksjoner (siste utgave), Fagbokforlaget.
NS-EN 1993 (Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures, Part 1-1 and 1-8.
Stålkonstruksjoner - Profiler og formler, Tapir.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Engineering Subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"