Constructions, basics (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will know typical wood, concrete, brick and steel structural systems and standards. The student will know the principles of load-bearing and non-bearing elements.
The student will know how to use structural systems in different buildings and executions.
The student will know typical wood and concrete structures and standards of dry and wet spaces, as well as know how to use the various structures in architectural planning and design.
The student will know the outdoor and indoor forces which affect the load-bearing structures. The student will be able to design the load-bearing structures as a part of architectural idea. The student will know the basics of dimensioning and the joints of typical frame structures.
The student will be able to tell the difference between built-in-place and prefabricated buildings.

Content

Structural systems and basics of load-bearing constructions.
Architecture of structures.
Principles of built-in-place buildings.
Principles of prefabricated buildings.
Joints of structures.
Construction standards of foundation, floor, wall, roof, insulation, etc.
Mathematics, mechanics and statics supporting the subject
Laws, orders and instructions supporting the subject.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a satisfactory level.
The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory.
The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given a enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a good level.
The student has taken part in all teaching sessions and rehearsals and the activity on the course has been good.
The studies have proceeded consistently. The student is able to understand the basic topics of the course and is able to apply the theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal tasks is valid and the student understands the causes and effects of one's choices in the tasks.
The student works independently but there is still some need for further guidance from the teacher. The student has given enough attention for the subject and has an overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the course subjects excellently.
The student has achieved the course objectives fully. The student has taken actively and constructively part in the teaching and the project.
The student masters the topics of the course and its prerequisites, and is able to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
The student works independently and takes initiative. The student masters the overall subject in both theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a satisfactory level.
The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory.
The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given a enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Qualifications

Knowledge in materials, structures and design.

Further information

Participation in class lessons and returning the assignments on schedule are part of the grounds of the evaluation.