Steel Structures
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRTS1203 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2011 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Hahtokari, Tapani |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | I-RT-4N | 2014-09-01 – 2014-12-20 | Tapani Hahtokari | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14 |
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Learning Outcomes
The student is able to design steel and sheet metal structures and understands the effect of the slenderness of cross-section on the durability in steel structures. The student understands the significance of various stages in the design process: a single part of structure, joints, the stability of the building on the functionality of the house during its lifetime.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 60 h
- of which autonomous studies: 75 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Isostatic Structures, Strenght of Materials, Hyperstatic Structures, Theory of Plasticity
Contents
Joints, and joint applications, calculations of stell grids, tubulat girger grids, structural systems, strutting in the steel building. Design and dimensioning of sheet metal structures, thin -web beams, fire resistance of steel structures, composite structures.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Teräsrakenteet, teaching handout, Hahtokari T.,
SFS-EN 1993-1-1, Teräsrakenteiden suunnittelu. Osa 1-1, Yleiset säännöt ja rakennuksia koskevat säännöt,
SFS-EN 1993-1-5, Osa 1-5, Tasomaiset levyrakenteet,
SFS-EN 1993-1-8, Osa 1-8, Liitosten suunnittelu
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, calculation exercises and a project on a steel industrial building.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student will accumulate one third of the maximum score in exams and the student will complete the assignments with grade 1.
Grade 3: The student will accumulate two thirds of maximum score in the exams and will complete the assignment with grade 3.
Grade 5: The student will accumulate the maximum score in the exam and completes the assignments with grade 5.
Assessment Methods
Project work and exam. NUmerical assessment. Written exam 60% and project 40%.