Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended previous knowledge

BYG125 Building Materials BYG228 Structural Mechanics II BYG307 Structural Mechanics III BYG222 Loads and Structures BYG227 Building Design or similar

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should:

  • Understand how different types of construction work (truss, frame plate, etc.).
  • Be able to explain and convey the Eurocode standards in general.
  • Be able to explain and convey the advantages and disadvantages of using steel in structures.
  • Be able to design all the relevant types of construction of steel.
  • Understand stability problems - in general
  • Be able to read drawings of steel constructions
  • Be able to calculate load and load combinations according to Eurcode 0 and 1.
  • Be able to design structures and joints in steel according to Eurocode 3.
  • Have a good understanding of building structures.
  • Have knowledge to consider when steel is a better choice as building material than other building materials

Contents

  • Eurocode 0
  • Eurocode 1 - load calculations
  • Dimensioning of steel elements for different loads and load combinations (pressure, tension, cutting and torque)
  • Stability of steel structures
  • Calculation and dimensioning of nodes in steel (bolt, weld)

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises.

Examination requirements

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

Examinations

Individual 4 hours written exam. Graded assessment.

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

Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).

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
BYG306 – Structural design 3 - steel and wood. 5
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