Basics of Steel Structures

Structure Type:	Study unit
Code:	IRTA0706
Type:	Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum:	I-RT 2010V
Level:	Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study:	3 (2012-2013)
Credits:	4 cr
Responsible Teacher:	Paananen, Heikki
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013

Impl.	Group(s)	Study Time	Teacher(s)	Language	Enrolment
1	I-RT-3V	2012-08-27 – 2012-12-21	Tapani Hahtokari	Finnish	2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07
2	I-RT-3N	2012-10-29 – 2013-02-22	Tapani Hahtokari	Finnish	2012-10-08 – 2012-10-29

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Learning Outcomes

The student knows how to design steel structures in practice, understands the requirements set by the manufacturing process and environment of use for the selection of steel grade and the factors that have an effect on the durability of steel.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 112 h
- of which scheduled studies: 56 h
- of which autonomous studies: 56 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Isostatic Structures, Actions on Structures

Manufacture of steel, structural steels ans steel products, design principles of steel structures, dimensioning methods, dimensioning of structural elements under normal stress, conventional joints and joint applications, manufacturing engineering of structures ans installations, corrosion protection and surface treatment of structures.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and small scale exercises

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student knows the contents of the study unit that are relevant in working life.
Grade 3: The student is able to utilise the information and skills learnt during the study unit.
Grade 5: The student is able to utilise and apply the information and skills learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Written exam 80%, exercises 20%

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