Basics of Steel Structures
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRTA0706 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | RT 2015 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2017-2018) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Paananen, Heikki |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | I-RT-3V | 2017-08-25 – 2017-12-22 | Jari Lehtiö | Finnish | 2017-08-21 – 2017-09-03 |
| 8 | I-RT-3N | 2018-01-08 – 2018-04-27 | Jari Lehtiö | Finnish | 2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15 |
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
Contents
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.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Tapani Hahtokari; Teräsrakenteet (handout)
Additional material prepared by the teacher
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%