Study Guide

Objective

The student:
* has a good command of the basics of dimensioning and adequate previous knowledge for the following course in structural mechanics
* knows how to calculate force magnitudes with the emphasis on the balance principle.

Content

- Construction types & loads
- Power, torque, power system
- Equilibrium conditions, support reactions
- Trusses

Professional skills that are practiced:
To be able to present their calculations
To know the subject area's concepts and terminology
To seek suitable sources to expand their knowledge in the field

Location and time

See the schedule

Materials

- Langesten Bengt, Building construction 1, Building statics - Lecture notes and materials - Rakentajain calendar and Building calendar

Teaching methods

Lectures combined with counting exercises
Student counting exercises, which should encourage counting on their own and give routine to solve mechanical problems. The student must be able to clearly present and explain their calculations, both orally and in writing.
Study visits
Any guest lectures

The course content and the program are described in more detail on Moodle.

If necessary, and when it has been agreed in advance, it may be possible to participate in the distance learning. This then happens in real time and requires that the student can be active and participate in the teaching with sound and image.

Further information

See Moodle for more

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on the basis of results in the exam and exercises. Activity affects the grade.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The Educational Module Introduction to Building Techniques and the Math Course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge