Stability of StructuresLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to
• explain the function of a building frame
• explain the principles of common methods used in lateral stiffening of a building
• calculate the loads acting on the stiffening elements of a building
• derive the load distribution on the stiffening elements
• design a concrete diaphragm wall complete with the connections to other structures
• define required tie reinforcement in joints between precast concrete elements
• design concrete structures with no structural reinforcement
• consider the prevention of progressive collapse of buildings.

Content

• Purpose of a building frame
• Lateral actions due to imperfections of structures
• Wind load
• Distribution of lateral loads
• Design of floor diaphragm of hollow core slabs
• Design of concrete wall diaphragm
• Ties according to EN 1992-1-1C
• Consideration of progressive collapse

Qualifications

Statics, Basics of Structural Mechanics, Basics of Structural Design, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
• explain the function of a building frame
• explain the principles of common methods used in lateral stiffening of buildings
• calculate with assistance the loads acting on the stiffening elements of a building
• describe the load distribution on the stiffening elements
• design with assistance a concrete diaphragm wall complete with its connections to other structures
• define with assistance the required tie reinforcement in joints between precast concrete elements
• design with assistance concrete structures with no structural reinforcement
• take into consideration the danger of progressive collapse of a building.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
• explain the function of a building frame
• explain the principles of common methods used in lateral stiffening of buildings
• independently calculate the loads acting on the stiffening elements of a building
• derive the load distribution on the stiffening elements
• independently design a concrete diaphragm wall complete with its connections to other structures
• independently define the required tie reinforcement in joints between precast concrete elements
• independently design concrete structures with no structural reinforcement
• draw up measures to prevent progressive collapse of a building.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above, the student is able to apply what they have learned to practical structural design.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to
• explain the function of a building frame
• explain the principles of common methods used in lateral stiffening of buildings
• calculate with assistance the loads acting on the stiffening elements of a building
• describe the load distribution on the stiffening elements
• design with assistance a concrete diaphragm wall complete with its connections to other structures
• define with assistance the required tie reinforcement in joints between precast concrete elements
• design with assistance concrete structures with no structural reinforcement
• take into consideration the danger of progressive collapse of a building.