Course syllabus
Stål- och träbyggnadsteknik
Steel and Timber Structures
VBKN01, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2013-04-19
General Information
Elective for: V4-hb, V4-ko
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Aim
The course shall give understanding and knowledge about the
behaviour of advanced steel and timber structures, tools for
modelling and design and the ability to weigh pros and cons for
different structural systems.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- understand the behaviour of steel and timber as a structural
material as well as the behaviour of connections
- be able to select the most suitable material for different
structures and explain the pros and cons
- be able to use relevant mechanical theories for practical
applications for steel and timber
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to design steel and timber structures
and connections
- be able to find design solutions based on given conditions
regarding end user demands
- be able to present the assumptions being used in the design as
well as present the results in writing and construction
drawings
- be able to use available design models in a constructive way
and if necessary find and develop new models
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to assess different systems using a critical
approach. Evaluate pros and cons for different design models and
solutions regarding structural framework and the overall design of
the structure
- be able to critically assess existing structures using gained
knowledge and available information
Contents
The course includes the following parts:
- Steel and Timber structures, general
- instability of members ( lateral buckling of beams)
- local buckling
- straight and curved members
- torsion
- holes and notches in beams
- bracing systems
- design of details
- connections for steel and timber structures
- learning from failures
- Frames and arches
The ability to independently approach, solve and present one's
work is trained by a major project task (travelling crane beam,
bridges, multistorey buildings, large span structures)
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written exam and assignments.
Parts
Code: 0111. Name: Steel and Timber Structures.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination
Code: 0211. Name: Project Tasks.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Assignment.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- VBK013 Structural Engineering, Basic Course
Required prior knowledge: VBKF01 Structural Engineering - Building Systems, VSMF05 Engineering Modelling: Analysis of Structures.
The number of participants is limited to: 60
Selection: 1. Credits remaining for the degree.
2. Credits awarded in the following courses: VBK013, VBKF01, VBKN05.
3. Field of degree project.
The course overlaps following course/s: VBK032, VBK035
Reading list
- ESDEP Course: http://www.fgg.uni-lj.si/kmk/esdep/master/toc.htm.
- Design of timber structures, Swedish Wood.
- Eurocode 3 - steel structures.
- Eurocode 5 - timber structures.
- Isaksson, T, Mårtensson A: Byggkonstruktion. Regel- och formelsamling. Studentlitteratur, 2010, ISBN: 978-91-44-07032-2.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Professor Roberto Crocetti, Roberto.Crocetti@kstr.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.kstr.lth.se