Stability of Buildings (5 cr)

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
- work out the actions on the stiffening system of a building
- derive the load distribution on structures of a stiffening system
- design a concrete wall diaphragm and its joints 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

Content

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 1992-1-1
Progressive collapse

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has acquired satisfying the knowledge listed in the learning outcomes and has completed course exercises.

The course implementation plan describes the requirements for a pass grade in more detail.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has acquired satisfying the knowledge listed in the learning outcomes and has completed course exercises well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has acquired the knowledge listed in the learning outcomes and has completed course exercises excellently.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has acquired satisfying the knowledge listed in the learning outcomes and has completed course exercises.

The course implementation plan describes the requirements for a pass grade in more detail.

Qualifications

Statics 1, Statics 2, Mechanics of Materials, Structural Design 2, Structural Design of Concrete Structures