Aim
The aim of the course is to give knowledge about the design of simple structural elements of wood, steel and reinforced concrete as well as knowledge about structural stability and structural joints.

The aim of the afu part of the course is to create a connection to construction projects and follow the various roles in the construction process.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to explain and use the partial coefficient method for structural safety

• Be able to explain how the unique properties of construction materials are expressed in design rules.

• Be able to analyse how loads are carried down to the foundation via the structural elements in a building.

• Be able to explain various principles for structural stability.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to determine design load including load combinations.

• Be able to design simple elements of wood/laminated wood, steel and reinforced concrete subjected to tension, compression, bending moment and shear, by itself or in combination.

• Be able to design for limitations in deformations.

• Be able to design simple systems for structural stability.

• Be able to design simple structural joints.

• Be able to present a structural design project in a report, for wood/laminated wood, steel and reinforced concrete.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• Show ability to make suitable assumptions and judge the influence of them.

• Be able to asses the reasonableness in an obtained result.

• Show an approach that recognises that the design of a structure is affected by other aspects than structural strength.

Contents
The course includes basic principles for design based on the partial coefficient method and the determination of the most dangerous load combination. Design and verification are based on code requirements for wood, steel and reinforced concrete. Principles for the design of simple structural systems and stabilization of structural units. Design of simple structural joints.

Literature
Isaksson, T., Mårtensson, A., Thelandersson, S. : Byggkonstruktion. Studentlitteratur, ny upplaga .
Isaksson, T, Mårtensson, A. Byggkonstruktion. Regel- och formelsamling. Studentlitteratur, ny upplaga.

Code: 0111. Name: Structural Design.
Higher education credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination.

Code: 0311. Name: Hand-in Assignments.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved hand-in assignments. Grade will influence final grade on course.