Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to apply
- use of stiffening methods in different frame systems and cases
- good properties of the stiffening system
- fire measurement methods
- methods of preventing continuous collapse

The student is able to take into account
- the impact of buckling support on the whole
- the impact of the torsional support on the whole
- the impact of the flexibility of the stiffening system
- impact of building height on stiffening
- impact of building length on stiffening
- impact of horizontal displacements on stiffening
- the impact of the location of the stiffeners on the stiffening

The student is able to calculate and examine
- dimensioning of the NR lattice tendon support
- dimensioning of the torsion support of the beam
- stiffening rigid wall dimensioning
- dimensioning of the stiffening beam intermediate base
- dimensioning of the stiffening log wall
- dimensioning of NR truss top stiffening
- dimensioning of the stiffening of a wooden high-rise building
- dimensioning of the stiffening of a wooden hall building

The student is able to identify
- internal and external forces of the stiffening system
- mechanical operation of the stiffening system
- the mechanical operation of the stiffening system as a whole
- weaknesses and strengths of the stiffening system
- effect of stiffening on acoustics
- the effect of stiffening on the vibration of the midsole

Content

Stiffening of wooden and hybrid structures

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completion of the course requires active attendance and participation in the teaching and passing the exercises. The exercises are given in writing and are graded on a pass (or fail) scale.

Qualifications

At least a few years of basic work experience in the design practices of large buildings in Finland.