Course syllabus

Konstruktionsteknik
Structural Engineering, Basic Course

VBK013, 9 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2015/16
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2015-04-16

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: V2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course will give the student insight and understanding of the requirements put on load-bearing elements. After completion of the course the student will be able to analyse and design basic structural elements and understand the function of a load-bearing elements in a building.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to analyse the load-bearing elements in a building
• Be able to identify the relevant external loads influencing the behaviour of a building
• Understand that in the design process of structural elements and buildings consideration has to be taken to a number of requirements such as the structural behaviour, economical aspects, aesthetics and indoor climate.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to design structural elements with respect to external loads, material properties and users demands.
• Be able to design uncomplicated buildings with respect to the behaviour of the elements and the detailing.
• Be able to present the basis for the design process and also present the result of the design in written form as well as by drawings.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to valuate the basis used in a design process as well as be able to judge the relevanse of the basic assumptions.
• Be able to search and valuate relevant information based on the acquired knowledge.

Contents

Design principles, partial coefficient methods, load configuration including fire, structural elements, stability of structural systems, steel structures, concrete structures and timber structures.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: One written examination and design assignments.

Parts
Code: 0108. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination. Contents: Complete course content
Code: 0208. Name: Exercises.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Two written reports. Contents: Report 1: design of a bridge structure. Report 2: Design of structural system of a building (including drawings and explanations). For written assignments, not only the correctness of calculations and results is assessed, but also the quality of the presentation, i.e. structure and descriptive texts of the report.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: VBM012 Building Materials and VSMA05 Structural Mechanics or FME602 Structural Mechanics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: VBK012, VSM140, VSM611, VSMF10

Reading list

• Isaksson I., Mårtensson A., Thelandersson S.: Byggkonstruktion. Studentlitteratur, 2010, ISBN: 978-91-44-07030-8.
• Isaksson I. och Mårtensson A.: Byggkonstruktion: regel- och formelsamling. Studentlitteratur, 2010, ISBN: 978-91-44-07032-2.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Professor Annika Mårtensson, annika.martensson@kstr.lth.se
Director of studies: Eva Frühwald Hansson, eva.fruhwald@kstr.lth.se
Course coordinator: Oskar Larsson, oskar.larsson@kstr.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.kstr.lth.se
Further information: Assignment 2 is carried out in groups of maximum 2 persons. It includes design of a load bearing structure for a hall building, presented in a report and drawings. The assignment is graded and has to be finished and handed in to receive final grade for the course. The first assignment is carried out in groups of maximum 2 persons and must be graded "pass" to receive final grade for the course.