Design of Constructions

Subject topics:
- Topic 1: Structural components, How the major building structures functions / Foundation principles.
- Topic 2: Structural loading based on NS-EN 1990:2002+NA2008. Dead loads and live loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-1, snow loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-3, wind loads according to NS-EN 1991-1-4.
- Topic 3: Wood Design involving- beams for moment, shear, axial load, torsional buckling, deflection and local effects.- simple elements for compression (columns) and tension.
- Topic 4: Steel design involving- beams for moment, shear, axial load, torsional buckling, deflection and local effects.- simple elements for compression (columns) and tension.- cross-sectional classification

Knowledge:
After having completed the subject will the student
- know the working principles of different structural building systems.
- have knowledge of the empirical and theoretical background for the relevant European structural building codes (Eurocodes).
Skills:
After having completed the subject should the student will, by means of the relevant Eurocodes
- be able to find the design loads of a structure
- be able to do steel and wood design of beams and simple elements in compression and tension.

General competence:
After having completed the subject the student will
- know the relevant technical Language.
- have a good understanding of the design of structures.

Lectures
Compulsory assignments - 6 to 8 assignments of which all except one must be approved.