Course syllabus

Stål- och träbyggnadsteknik
Steel and Timber Structures

VBKN01, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

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

General Information

Elective for: V4-hb, V4-ko
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

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 Contents: all course content
Code: 0211. Name: Project Tasks.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Assignment. 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

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

• Steel-course literature on course web page.
• 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: Eva Frühwald Hansson, eva.fruhwald@kstr.lth.se
Teacher: Roberto Crocetti, roberto.crocetti@kstr.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.kstr.lth.se