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 for more detailed information

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

Continuous assessment of class activities, group work and testresaults

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Lacking attendance, incompleted assignments, failed exam

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