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VB8011 - Advanced building materials and technology

About

New from the academic year 2024/2025

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 100/100 45 minutes D

Course content

The syllabus is adapted to each student's PhD Project, within the field of building materials, building technology and structural engineering. The selected project gives the candidate experience in applying the theoretical knowledge, scientific methods and suitable simulation, analysis and design tools for solving complex engineering problems.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

On successful completion of the course, the student:

  • is at the forefront of knowledge within the topic of his/her engineering project.
  • has a profound understanding of the state-of-the-art and the latest developments in the professional engineering field relevant to his/her doctoral thesis.
  • can apply the theories, methods and processes in scholarly projects as well as in professional engineering projects specific to his/her field of engineering.

Skills:

On successful completion of the course, the student can:

  • apply theoretical knowledge, scientific methods and simulation tools suitable for solving complex civil engineering problems.
  • deal with complex professional issues with an academic approach and reflect critically on established knowledge and practice within the research field of the project.
  • plan and conduct scholarly work within the topic of his/her the engineering project.
  • analyse existing theories, methods and standardised solutions on practical and theoretical engineering problems.

General competence:

On successful completion of the course, the student can:

  • apply his/her knowledge and skills to carrying out advanced tasks and projects.
  • communicate issues, analyses and solutions to both specialists and non-specialists.
  • assess the need for, and initiate innovation in his/her field of expertise.

Learning methods and activities

Seminars, project assignment, scientific report and oral presentation.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignment

Further on evaluation

Exam registration in the same semester is required. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)

Required previous knowledge

Opptak til ph.d.-program innen relevant felt.

Course materials

To be announced at semester start

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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Gjøvik

Subject area(s)
  • Building and construction technology
  • Structural Engineering
  • Concrete Structures
  • Timber Structures
  • Building Materials
  • Concrete Technology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral exam 100/100 D 2025-03-12
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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