BYG503 Construction materials: steel, aluminum, and timber
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Dmitry Vysochinskiy
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
English.Recommended prerequisites
BYG101 Technical Design, BYG306 Structural Design 3 - Steel and Wood, or equivalent.
Course contents
Production, processing, mechanical properties and microstructure of steel, aluminium and timber.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the students should:
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have a basic knowledge of the atomic build up of the metals, types of metal crystals (FCC and BCC), metals as polycrystalline materials and know how are their properties affected by the crystalline structure.
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know how the mechanical properties of metals are defined and measured.
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be able to relate the alloy microstructure and expected mechanical properties of steel
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know the physical mechanism behind yielding in metals.
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know the fundamental difference between design against fracture and design against yielding.
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know the main types of steel, cast iron and aluminums microstructures and be able to use phase diagrams to predict the expected microstructure of the alloy.
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have a basic knowledge about effects of thermal treatment on steel and aluminium microstructure.
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know about different types of corrosion common for steels and aluminium.
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understand the mechanical properties of timber and timber products.
Examination requirements
The compulsory laboratory exercise need to be approved in order to gain access to the exam.
Teaching methods
Forelesninger, øvinger og en obligatorisk labøving. Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
4 hours individual written exam. Graded assessment.