BYG409 IWE 3 - Construction and Design
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Tor John Rødsås
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Master's Programme
- Master's Programme in Renewable Energy
- Master's Programme in Mechatronics
Course contents
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Basic theory of structural systems
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Fundamentals of strength of materials
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Welded joint design
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Basic weld design Introduction to corrosion
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Behavior of welded structures under different types of loads
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Design of welded structures under predominantly static loads
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Introduction to fracture mechanics
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Behavior of welded structures under dynamic loads
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Design of welded structures under dynamic loads
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Design of welded pressure vessels
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Design of aluminum alloy structures
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, the student should be able to
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Understand the effect of external loads on structures and the relationship between internal and external loads and stresses
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Design weld details related to a given material, dimensions, accessibility, welding position, welding symbols, available equipment and tolerances
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Understand the influence of ambient conditions for welding
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Calculate joints and relevant details of welded metallic structures
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Understand in detail the development of fatigue with respect to load cycles
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Understand the behavior of aluminum structures with respect to welding, stresses and design
Examination requirements
To get entrance to the written exam, students must have a minimum of 90% attendance during lectures. All interactive exercises for the module must be assessed to a pass.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
A written, individual exam of two hours' duration. The exam is evaluated as "Passed" or "Not passed". A minimum score of 60% is required to pass.
Other information
It is required minimum 20 students registered to start up the course.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| BYG904 – IWE 3 - Construction and Design | 5 |