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TBA4140 - Masonry Structures

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours D

Course content

Structural analysis of loadbearing brick and block masonry. Structural design of walls, columns and beams in unreinforced and reinforced masonry. Production of masonry and properties of constituents. Application of simple structural models for calculation and design of building parts and detailing. Masonry construction work is also included.

Learning outcome

The course will provide basic knowledge in calculation and design of masonry structures and masonry buildings.

Knowledge

The candidate should have knowledge of:

  • Structural analysis of loadbearing brick and block masonry.
  • Structural design of walls, columns and beams in unreinforced and reinforced masonry.
  • Production of masonry and properties of constituents.
  • Application of simple structural models for calculation and design of building parts and detailing.
  • Engineering, design and construction of building elements and details.
  • Masonry construction work is also included

Skills

The candidate is able to:

  • Structural design of walls, columns and beams
  • Explain the static behavior of masonry structures
  • Selection of measures for moisture protection, heat insulation, sound insulation and fire insulation of masonry structures
  • Design of movement joints
  • Selection of materials and execution for durable masonry structures
  • Draft design and material use in building parts and their joints

General competence

The candidate has:

  • An understanding of requirements, influences and physical and material relations as a basis for designing assemblies and buildings that fulfill requirements regarding reliability, performance and sustainability
  • A good background for communicating with other disciplines (architect, structural engineer, HVAC engineer, electrical engineer, fire safety engineer etc.) involved in design, construction and operation of buildings.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory calculation and laboratory exercises.The course is delivered in cooperation with Department for Structural Design.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Course materials

Compendium.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIB3020 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2022

Language of instruction: -

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2022-12-15 09:00 PAPIR
Room Building Number of candidates
Storhall del 1 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 26
DI42 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 2
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D
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.
Examination

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