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.
Teaching methods
One week-end session on campus with lectures. Online interactive exercises and self-study.
Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).
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
The course will not be offered in 2022.
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 |