Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering 2026
Structural Engineering 2025
Structural Engineering 2024
Structural Engineering 2023
Structural Engineering 2022
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 12.11.2024
Tajmning
13.11.2024 - 11.12.2024
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Leif Wirtanen
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE23HP-EStructural Engineering, 2023, part-time studies
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- different methods for measuring temperature and relative humidity
- regulations and standards on the subject
- using a thermal camera and analyzing reports
The student is able to take into account
- factors affecting the energy performance of buildings
- basics of acoustic design of a building
- site-specific humidity management
- global environmental objectives on wooden constructions
The student is able to calculate and examine
- heat loss from the mantle of the building
- repair and improvement of energy efficiency
The student is able to identify
- special features of well-insulated structures
Innehåll
Ensuring moisture performance
Energy efficiency of a wooden building
Building acoustics
Site-specific humidity management
Global environmental objectives
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 08.10.2024
Tajmning
09.10.2024 - 06.11.2024
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- thermal, humidity and flow technology of structures
- regulations and standards on the subject
The student is able to take into account
- causes of moisture and mold damage
- cold bridges and joints of structures
The student is able to calculate and examine
- thermal and moisture behavior of structures
- mold risks of various building materials and structures
The student is able to identify
- risk structures
Innehåll
Thermal, humidity and flow engineering behavior of the mantle of the building
Heat and humidity analysis
Moisture and microbes
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 03.09.2024
Tajmning
04.09.2024 - 02.10.2024
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE23HP-EStructural Engineering, 2023, part-time studies
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- types of joints for different wood products
- fire dimensioning methods
The student is able to take into account
- operation of connector groups as a whole
- the effect of the stiffness of the joint on the structure
- the effect of carbonising components on the performance of the joints
The student is able to calculate and examine
- dimensioning of the shear-loaded nail joint
- dimensioning of the shear-loaded screw connection
- dimensioning of the axially loaded screw connection
- dimensioning of the corner plate joint
- dimensioning of the glue bar connection
- dimensioning of the "board joint"
- fire dimensioning
The student is able to identify
- mechanical operation of joints
- joints breakage
- weaknesses and strengths of joints
- the effect of joints on wood cracking
- the effects of combining different materials on wood cracking
- the effect of the joints on the acoustics
Innehåll
Shear-loaded pin joints (wood-wood)
Shear-loaded pin joints (wood-steel)
Axially loaded pin joints (wood-wood)
Angle plate joints
Glue rod connection
“Board joint”
Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
01.12.2024 - 15.04.2025
Tajmning
16.04.2025 - 14.05.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- use of load-bearing components in various frame systems
- good properties of the load-bearing structure
- fire dimensioning methods
- methods of preventing continuous collapse
The student is able to take into account
- buckling shapes impact
- torsion shapes impact
The student is able to calculate and examine
- dimensioning of columns
- dimensioning of the ridge bar
- dimensioning of the xxx beam (maha)
- dimensioning of the boomerang beam
- dimensioning of CLT and LVL panels
- floor vibration dimensioning
- fire dimensioning
- dimensioning to prevent continuous collapse
- dimensioning of the three-joint frame
- dimensioning of three-joint arch
The student is able to identify
- mechanical operation of building components
- mechanical operation of the structure entity
- structural weaknesses and strengths
- differences in floor types due to vibration technology
Innehåll
Articulated joint pillar and mast pillar
Varying cross-section beams
CLT and LVL panel
Three-joint frame and arch
Floor vibration design
Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 08.10.2024
Tajmning
09.10.2024 - 06.11.2024
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE23HP-EStructural Engineering, 2023, part-time studies
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
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
Innehåll
Single rod buckling and torsion support
Plate stiffening
NR truss top stiffening
Stiffening of a wooden high-rise building
Stiffening of a wooden hall building
Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 12.11.2024
Tajmning
13.11.2024 - 11.12.2024
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- fire regulations
- acoustic requirements
- types of structures
- frame systems
- methods of preventing continuous collapse
The student is able to take into account
- different strength properties of wood products
- moisture behavior of wood products
- site requirements for a wooden building
- product approval requirements
- tolerances
The student is able to calculate and examine
- assessment of the moisture behavior of the wood product
The student is able to identify
- mechanical operation of frame systems
- effects of frame system characteristics
- sources of moisture in wooden structures
- structural lateral displacements
Innehåll
Wood products for load - bearing structures
Fire regulations
The effect of acoustic design on wooden structures
Construction types of a wooden high-rise and hall buildings
Wooden high-rise frame systems
Wooden hall frame systems
Wooden building construction site
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 31.07.2024
Tajmning
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Antal studiepoäng
30 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Mats Lindholm
- Aku Aspila
- Isa Melander-Ekström
- Jussi Jalkanen
- Johan Degerlund
- Leif Wirtanen
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE23HP-EStructural Engineering, 2023, part-time studies
Lärandemål
The degree thesis is part of the student's personal competence profile. In the degree thesis, the student will apply theoretical models to practical problems. The student must also show that they can handle complex problems independently within their area of competence and can work logically and methodically. The student should be able to work in a scientific way and use reference material and external sources of knowledge.
Innehåll
The thesis consists of a practical application and an associated theoretical analysis. The written design must follow Novia's writing instructions for a degree thesis. The thesis also includes a public presentation of the thesis and a written maturity test.
The degree thesis can be started when students have sufficient knowledge in the form of approved professional studies and methodology studies. The work begins with students drawing up a work and / or research plan for the process.The plan presents at least subject choices, language, work title, a preliminary outline and schedule. The plan must be approved by the head of the degree program. In connection with the approval of the plan, supervisors are appointed for degree work.
Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur
Novia's process description for degree thesis on intranet.
Additional information can be found in the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a satisfactory level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a good level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at aexcellent level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
Förkunskapskrav
The course Research Methodology is done prior to or at the same time as the thesis.
Anmälningstid
01.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
Tajmning
08.01.2025 - 28.05.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Leif Wirtanen
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
The course aims at developing student’s written and presentation skills of scientific research and serve as support for the individual master's thesis.
Knowledge and understanding
The student is able to:
- review and comprehend scientific and technical documentation
- understand the basic principles of different research methods in engineering
- understand the principles of writing for academic purposes
Skills and abilities
The student is able to:
- communicate technical and scientific material
- plan and realize a research study
Evaluation ability and approach
The student is able to:
- perform relevant choices of methodology for a research study,
- demonstrate their ability to write and present for an academic audience
Innehåll
The course introduces the students to the methodology of writing scientific technical documentation and articles. The contents of the course are reading and summarizing scientific articles and documentation, writing and presentation of technical material and work. Overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods in engineering.
- applied vs. basic research
- the role of the universities in the society
- scientific and methodological terminology
- the degree thesis at Novia
- ethics
- how to seek information
Vitsordsskala
Godkänd/Underkänd
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 03.09.2024
Tajmning
04.09.2024 - 02.10.2024
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- basic laws of mechanics
- the relation between the actual structure and the support conditions
- Hooks’ law
The student is able to take into account
- Euler's buckling theory and is able to connect structures to Euler's buckling theory
- that the eccentricity of the load can cause a significant additional load
- the eccentricity of the actual structure and is able to build a free-form pattern from it and to solve the additional stresses caused by the eccentricity
The student is able to calculate and examine
- manually and with FEM programs to check the internal stresses of the more common structural models
- the internal forces and bending of truss and perimeter structures
- bending, shear, tensile and compressive stresses and deformations of structural members
The student is able to identify
- eccentricity
Innehåll
Review of structural mechanics, statics and strength theory of structures and application of the theory in practice
Stability theory
Eccentricity
The following skills are practiced:
Making clear and professional calculations
Presentation of own calculations
Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge
Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
01.12.2024 - 14.01.2025
Tajmning
15.01.2025 - 12.02.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Aku Aspila
- Jussi Jalkanen
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- basic concepts and laws of kinematics and kinetics
The student is able to take into account
- that in stability theory, a structure can lose its load-bearing capacity as a global or local phenomenon the effect of the eigenfrequency on the regulations in the design standards
The student is able to calculate and examine
- manually the eigenfrequency of the single-span beam and to check the result with FEM software
- with the general FEM software, the buckling coefficient of the Euler cases and determine the buckling length of the structure through it
The student is able to identify
- eigenfrequencies and eigenmodes related to eigenvibration
- torsion and buckling as a phenomenon
Innehåll
Dynamics
Stability theory
The following skills are practiced:
Making clear and professional calculations
Presentation of own calculations
Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge
Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
01.12.2024 - 04.03.2025
Tajmning
05.03.2025 - 02.04.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Aku Aspila
- Jussi Jalkanen
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- plastics theory
- torsion
The student is able to take into account
- how the eccentricity of a load causes torsion on a structure and is able to determine the torsional stress of a rectangular profile
- in plasticity theory, the possibility of load redistribution and the conditions for the formation of a plastic joint
The student is able to calculate and examine
- the stress distribution according to the plasticity theory
The student is able to identify
- the difference in the calculation of the elastic and plastic bending resistance
Innehåll
- Plastics theory
- Torsion
The following skills are practiced:
Making clear and professional calculations
Presentation of own calculations
Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge
Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024
Tajmning
02.09.2024 - 31.05.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Verksamhetspunkt
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Isa Melander-Ekström
- Towe Andersson
Lärandemål
From the aspects of built environment and structural design the student learns about sustainability and regenerative design.
The aim is for students to have a basic knowledge of concepts and ways of thinking about sustainability and regenerative design. The student is also familiar with up-to-date information, agreements and literature on the subject. Furthermore, the participants should anchor and concretise these issues in their own professional role and work.
Innehåll
Sustainability
Regenerative design
The following skills are practiced:
Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge
Terminology in English as well as in some other language (eg. Finnish, Swedish, the mother tongue of the student)
Making clear and professional presentations
Presentation of own learning outcomes
Tid och plats
Spring 2024, on Moodle.
Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur
The course structure and litterature is described in more detail in the associated Moodle course.
Undervisningsmetoder
Student-centered learning methods are applied.
The course structure is described in more detail in the realisation plan and associated Moodle course.
Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Vitsordsskala
Godkänd/Underkänd
Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Förkunskapskrav
A minimum of 180 ECTS at Bachelor's Level in Construction Engineering or Management
and working life experience in the relevant field of Engineering
Anmälningstid
15.06.2024 - 29.09.2024
Tajmning
30.09.2024 - 02.12.2024
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Isa Melander-Ekström
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
Applicable regulations
The student is able to take into account
Global environmental objectives on wooden constructions
The climate performance and life cycle of a wooden building
The student is able to calculate and examine
Repair and improvement of energy efficiency of wooden structures
The student is able to identify
Wood architecture
Innehåll
International view on wooden construction
Wooden high-rise buildings
Wood architecture
Global environmental objectives
Climate Performance
Life cycle design
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Anmälningstid
15.06.2025 - 18.11.2025
Tajmning
19.11.2025 - 17.12.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Leif Wirtanen
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- different methods for measuring temperature and relative humidity
- regulations and standards on the subject
- using a thermal camera and analyzing reports
The student is able to take into account
- factors affecting the energy performance of buildings
- basics of acoustic design of a building
- site-specific humidity management
- global environmental objectives on wooden constructions
The student is able to calculate and examine
- heat loss from the mantle of the building
- repair and improvement of energy efficiency
The student is able to identify
- special features of well-insulated structures
Innehåll
Ensuring moisture performance
Energy efficiency of a wooden building
Building acoustics
Site-specific humidity management
Global environmental objectives
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2025 - 14.10.2025
Tajmning
15.10.2025 - 12.11.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE25H-EStructural Engineering, 2025
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- thermal, humidity and flow technology of structures
- regulations and standards on the subject
The student is able to take into account
- causes of moisture and mold damage
- cold bridges and joints of structures
The student is able to calculate and examine
- thermal and moisture behavior of structures
- mold risks of various building materials and structures
The student is able to identify
- risk structures
Innehåll
Thermal, humidity and flow engineering behavior of the mantle of the building
Heat and humidity analysis
Moisture and microbes
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2025 - 09.09.2025
Tajmning
10.09.2025 - 08.10.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- types of joints for different wood products
- fire dimensioning methods
The student is able to take into account
- operation of connector groups as a whole
- the effect of the stiffness of the joint on the structure
- the effect of carbonising components on the performance of the joints
The student is able to calculate and examine
- dimensioning of the shear-loaded nail joint
- dimensioning of the shear-loaded screw connection
- dimensioning of the axially loaded screw connection
- dimensioning of the corner plate joint
- dimensioning of the glue bar connection
- dimensioning of the "board joint"
- fire dimensioning
The student is able to identify
- mechanical operation of joints
- joints breakage
- weaknesses and strengths of joints
- the effect of joints on wood cracking
- the effects of combining different materials on wood cracking
- the effect of the joints on the acoustics
Innehåll
Shear-loaded pin joints (wood-wood)
Shear-loaded pin joints (wood-steel)
Axially loaded pin joints (wood-wood)
Angle plate joints
Glue rod connection
“Board joint”
Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
01.12.2025 - 14.04.2026
Tajmning
15.04.2026 - 13.05.2026
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE25H-EStructural Engineering, 2025
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- use of load-bearing components in various frame systems
- good properties of the load-bearing structure
- fire dimensioning methods
- methods of preventing continuous collapse
The student is able to take into account
- buckling shapes impact
- torsion shapes impact
The student is able to calculate and examine
- dimensioning of columns
- dimensioning of the ridge bar
- dimensioning of the xxx beam (maha)
- dimensioning of the boomerang beam
- dimensioning of CLT and LVL panels
- floor vibration dimensioning
- fire dimensioning
- dimensioning to prevent continuous collapse
- dimensioning of the three-joint frame
- dimensioning of three-joint arch
The student is able to identify
- mechanical operation of building components
- mechanical operation of the structure entity
- structural weaknesses and strengths
- differences in floor types due to vibration technology
Innehåll
Articulated joint pillar and mast pillar
Varying cross-section beams
CLT and LVL panel
Three-joint frame and arch
Floor vibration design
Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2025 - 14.10.2025
Tajmning
15.10.2025 - 12.11.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
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
Innehåll
Single rod buckling and torsion support
Plate stiffening
NR truss top stiffening
Stiffening of a wooden high-rise building
Stiffening of a wooden hall building
Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2025 - 18.11.2025
Tajmning
19.11.2025 - 17.12.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE25H-EStructural Engineering, 2025
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- fire regulations
- acoustic requirements
- types of structures
- frame systems
- methods of preventing continuous collapse
The student is able to take into account
- different strength properties of wood products
- moisture behavior of wood products
- site requirements for a wooden building
- product approval requirements
- tolerances
The student is able to calculate and examine
- assessment of the moisture behavior of the wood product
The student is able to identify
- mechanical operation of frame systems
- effects of frame system characteristics
- sources of moisture in wooden structures
- structural lateral displacements
Innehåll
Wood products for load - bearing structures
Fire regulations
The effect of acoustic design on wooden structures
Construction types of a wooden high-rise and hall buildings
Wooden high-rise frame systems
Wooden hall frame systems
Wooden building construction site
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025
Tajmning
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Antal studiepoäng
30 op
Prestationssätt
Kontaktundervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Emil Jansson
- Mats Lindholm
- Isa Melander-Ekström
- Jussi Jalkanen
- Johan Degerlund
- Sanna Nygård
- Aku Aspila
- Maria Engberg
- Marika Rask
- Leif Wirtanen
- Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE24H-EStructural Engineering, 2024,
Lärandemål
The degree thesis is part of the student's personal competence profile. In the degree thesis, the student will apply theoretical models to practical problems. The student must also show that they can handle complex problems independently within their area of competence and can work logically and methodically. The student should be able to work in a scientific way and use reference material and external sources of knowledge.
Innehåll
The thesis consists of a practical application and an associated theoretical analysis. The written design must follow Novia's writing instructions for a degree thesis. The thesis also includes a public presentation of the thesis and a written maturity test.
The degree thesis can be started when students have sufficient knowledge in the form of approved professional studies and methodology studies. The work begins with students drawing up a work and / or research plan for the process.The plan presents at least subject choices, language, work title, a preliminary outline and schedule. The plan must be approved by the head of the degree program. In connection with the approval of the plan, supervisors are appointed for degree work.
Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur
Novia's process description for degree thesis on intranet.
Additional information can be found in the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a satisfactory level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a good level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at aexcellent level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle course for the concerned academic year.
Förkunskapskrav
The course Research Methodology is done prior to or at the same time as the thesis.
Anmälningstid
01.12.2025 - 06.01.2026
Tajmning
07.01.2026 - 27.05.2026
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 30
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE25H-EStructural Engineering, 2025
Lärandemål
The course aims at developing student’s written and presentation skills of scientific research and serve as support for the individual master's thesis.
Knowledge and understanding
The student is able to:
- review and comprehend scientific and technical documentation
- understand the basic principles of different research methods in engineering
- understand the principles of writing for academic purposes
Skills and abilities
The student is able to:
- communicate technical and scientific material
- plan and realize a research study
Evaluation ability and approach
The student is able to:
- perform relevant choices of methodology for a research study,
- demonstrate their ability to write and present for an academic audience
Innehåll
The course introduces the students to the methodology of writing scientific technical documentation and articles. The contents of the course are reading and summarizing scientific articles and documentation, writing and presentation of technical material and work. Overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods in engineering.
- applied vs. basic research
- the role of the universities in the society
- scientific and methodological terminology
- the degree thesis at Novia
- ethics
- how to seek information
Vitsordsskala
Godkänd/Underkänd
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2025 - 09.09.2025
Tajmning
10.09.2025 - 08.10.2025
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 50
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE25H-EStructural Engineering, 2025
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- basic laws of mechanics
- the relation between the actual structure and the support conditions
- Hooks’ law
The student is able to take into account
- Euler's buckling theory and is able to connect structures to Euler's buckling theory
- that the eccentricity of the load can cause a significant additional load
- the eccentricity of the actual structure and is able to build a free-form pattern from it and to solve the additional stresses caused by the eccentricity
The student is able to calculate and examine
- manually and with FEM programs to check the internal stresses of the more common structural models
- the internal forces and bending of truss and perimeter structures
- bending, shear, tensile and compressive stresses and deformations of structural members
The student is able to identify
- eccentricity
Innehåll
Review of structural mechanics, statics and strength theory of structures and application of the theory in practice
Stability theory
Eccentricity
The following skills are practiced:
Making clear and professional calculations
Presentation of own calculations
Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge
Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
01.12.2025 - 13.01.2026
Tajmning
14.01.2026 - 11.02.2026
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Jussi Jalkanen
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE25H-EStructural Engineering, 2025
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- basic concepts and laws of kinematics and kinetics
The student is able to take into account
- that in stability theory, a structure can lose its load-bearing capacity as a global or local phenomenon the effect of the eigenfrequency on the regulations in the design standards
The student is able to calculate and examine
- manually the eigenfrequency of the single-span beam and to check the result with FEM software
- with the general FEM software, the buckling coefficient of the Euler cases and determine the buckling length of the structure through it
The student is able to identify
- eigenfrequencies and eigenmodes related to eigenvibration
- torsion and buckling as a phenomenon
Innehåll
Dynamics
Stability theory
The following skills are practiced:
Making clear and professional calculations
Presentation of own calculations
Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge
Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
01.12.2025 - 03.03.2026
Tajmning
04.03.2026 - 01.04.2026
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 40
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Jussi Jalkanen
- Aku Aspila
- Towe Andersson
Lärare
Towe Andersson
Grupper
-
SE25H-EStructural Engineering, 2025
Lärandemål
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:
The student is able to apply
- plastics theory
- torsion
The student is able to take into account
- how the eccentricity of a load causes torsion on a structure and is able to determine the torsional stress of a rectangular profile
- in plasticity theory, the possibility of load redistribution and the conditions for the formation of a plastic joint
The student is able to calculate and examine
- the stress distribution according to the plasticity theory
The student is able to identify
- the difference in the calculation of the elastic and plastic bending resistance
Innehåll
- Plastics theory
- Torsion
The following skills are practiced:
Making clear and professional calculations
Presentation of own calculations
Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge
Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Vitsordsskala
H-5
Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.
Förkunskapskrav
Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal
Anmälningstid
15.06.2025 - 15.01.2026
Tajmning
01.09.2025 - 31.05.2026
Antal studiepoäng
3 op
Andel virtuell undervisning
3 op
Prestationssätt
Virtuell undervisning
Ansvarig enhet
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Undervisningsspråk
- Englanti
Antal studerande (min. - max.)
0 - 20
Utbildning
- Degree Programme in Structural Engineering
Lärare
- Isa Melander-Ekström
- Towe Andersson
Lärandemål
From the aspects of built environment and structural design the student learns about sustainability and regenerative design.
The aim is for students to have a basic knowledge of concepts and ways of thinking about sustainability and regenerative design. The student is also familiar with up-to-date information, agreements and literature on the subject. Furthermore, the participants should anchor and concretise these issues in their own professional role and work.
Innehåll
Sustainability
Regenerative design
The following skills are practiced:
Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge
Terminology in English as well as in some other language (eg. Finnish, Swedish, the mother tongue of the student)
Making clear and professional presentations
Presentation of own learning outcomes
Vitsordsskala
Godkänd/Underkänd
Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt
Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.
Förkunskapskrav
A minimum of 180 ECTS at Bachelor's Level in Construction Engineering or Management
and working life experience in the relevant field of Engineering