Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
  • Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
  • Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

MA-178 Mathematics I or similar

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall:

 

- Obtain theoretical basis needed for design of building structures with regard to the loadbearing capacity

 

- Know the difference between statically determined and statically indeterminate structure

 

- Be able to use equilibrium equations to calculate the reaction forces in statically determined structures: beams, 2D-trusses and frames

 

- Understand the difference in behavior of bar/rod elements and beam elements.

 

- Be able to construct internal force diagrams i.e. bending moment diagram, shear force diagram and axial force diagram

 

- Know how to calculate the centroid and other relevant parameters of beam cross-section

 

- Be able to calculate the normal stresses and strains caused by combined action of axial force and bending moment

 

- Be familiar with the Euler-Bernoulli beam equation and be able to use it to calculate deflections

 

- Obtain knowledge about Euler buckling

Contents

Static equilibrium. Statically determined structures: beams, frames and trusses. Internal forces: axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams. Introduction to strength of materials: mechanical stresses, strains and elasticity. Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, bending stresses and beam equation. Euler’s buckling.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and exercises

Examination requirements

Students must pass the compulsory assignments in order to take the examination.

Examinations

Individual written exam 4 hours, graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BYG110 – Statics 1 and solid mechanics. 7.5
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