Course syllabus
Byggnadskonstruktion
Structural Design
VSMF10, 9 credits, G2 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2016-04-08
General Information
Compulsory for: IBYA2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
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 basic knowledge about structural stability and
structural joints.
The afu part of the course consists of study visits and/or
project lectures and aims to clarify the various parts
and roles in the construction process.
Learning outcomes
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.
- Be able to eplain the function of simple structural
joints.
- Be able to explain fire protection of structures on a
fundamental level.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- Be able to determine design load including load
combinations.
- Be able to design simple elements of wood/glulam, 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 present a structural design project in a report, for
wood/glulam, 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.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Hand-in assignments, afu and written examination.
Parts
Code: 0111. Name: Structural Design.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination.
Code: 0211. Name: Work Related Training.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Compulsory attendance
Code: 0311. Name: Hand-in Assignments.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved hand-in assignments. Grade will influence final grade on course.
Admission
Required prior knowledge: FME602 Structural Mechanics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: VBK013, VSM611
Reading list
- Isaksson, T., MÃ¥rtensson, A., Thelandersson, S.: Byggkonstruktion. Studentlitteratur, 2010, ISBN: 978-91-44-07030-8. New edition if available.
- Isaksson, T, MÃ¥rtensson, A.: Byggkonstruktion, Regel- och formelsamling. Studentlitteratur, 2010, ISBN: 9789144070322. New edition if available.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Universitetslektor Susanne Heyden, susanne.heyden@construction.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.bkl.lth.se/utbildning/kurser/byggnadskonstruktion_vsmf10/