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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian/English

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG128 Structural Mechanics I, BYG228 Structural Mechanics II, BYG307 Structural Mechanics III, BYG308 Structural Design I – Concrete, or equivalent courses

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:
  • Have knowledge of the prestressing steel material properties
  • Have knowledge of the structural effect of prestressing, and practical performance
  • Have knowledge of design of prestressed concrete structures in the service and ultimate limit states
  • Have knowledge of general performance of concrete element structures
  • Have knowledge of distribution of horizontal loads to bracing systems
  • Have knowledge of design of horizontal and vertical composed concrete element plates
  • Have knowledge of design and performance of different types of precast concrete elements
  • Be able to design and verify that different types of prestressed concrete structures have sufficient capacity in ULS and SLS
  • Be able to design bracing systems for precast concrete buildings
  • Be able to design the most common types of precast concrete elements and the connections between them
  • Understand how prestressed reinforcement work in different structures
  • Understand the design basis of prestressed concrete and precast concrete elements

Contents

  • Prestressed concrete, material properties, prestressing methods
  • Design in ULS and SLS
  • Structural systems
  • Prefabricated concrete structures and element types

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and exercises.

Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit

Examination requirements

80 % of exercises must be approved to be able to take the exam. More information will be given in Canvas at semester start.

Examinations

4 hours written individual exam.

Graded marks

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Civil and Structural Engineering.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 7:19:12 AM