IT applications for Structural Engineering (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student can describe computer-aided design methods and tools, and can explain the functioning principles of the programs and ways to use them. The student can select suitable software tools for different phases of a construction project and describe the opportunities of data transfer between programs and the possibilities of using different applications together. The student knows how to use IT applications for structural engineering to help in performing calculations.

Content

IT applications for Structural Engineering and using them in different tasks related to a construction project

Prerequisites

Isostatic Structures
Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures 1
Design of Steel Structures 1
Design of Timber Structures 1

Teaching methods

Contact teaching.

Location and time

Time and location according to schedule.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning materials and recommended literature will be given before course starts.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Course can be completed with assignments.

Internship and working life connections

There are working life connections with software manufacturers on this course.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

There are no exam.

International connections

No international connections on this course.

Student workload

Students workload is 27 h/credit, which includes contact teaching and independent work.

Content scheduling

Content periodicity instructions will be given before course starts.

Further information for students

Moodle-platform is used on this course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria instructions will be given before course starts.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to use the most common applications for structural engineering and masters the skills listed above. The student completes assignments satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the learnt skills to new similar tasks. The student completes assignments satisfactorily and on time.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements above the student is interested in enhancing the productivity of BIM, and is able to invent new ways to complete the given assignments as well as give reasons for his/her choices. Returned assignments show the independent expert's touch.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to use the most common applications for structural engineering and masters the skills listed above. The student completes assignments satisfactorily.