Steel Structures
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRS1202 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | I-RT-4N | 2011-10-24 – 2012-03-02 | Tapani Hahtokari | Finnish | 2011-10-03 – 2011-10-30 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to design steel constructions and thin wall carriers and specially to be able to consider the characteristics of steel structures, e.g. slenderness in the design of steel constructions.
Contents
Connections and modifications of joints; steel trusses; tube trusses. Structural systems; stiffening of buildings. Basics of design in thin wall carriers and thin wall beams. Design of fire resistance in steel constructions; composite structures.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material supplied by the teacher, Eurocode 3
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises during the course, project assignment: design of an industrial building made of steel using CAD software.
Assessment Methods
Project assignment and exams.