Building terminology and materialsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: RA00CQ03
Credits
5 op
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Materials
Residential building structures and design
Structures and loads
Construction physics
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
- Anna Eskola
- Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT24SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Wood Construction
Teachers
- Petteri Härkönen
Teacher in charge
Petteri Härkönen
Groups
-
PRSA24SPIndustrial wood construction, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Wood Construction
Teachers
- Petteri Härkönen
Teacher in charge
Petteri Härkönen
Groups
-
PRSA23SPIndustrial wood construction, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 18.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
- Anna Eskola
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 19.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Wood Construction
Teachers
- Petteri Härkönen
Teacher in charge
Petteri Härkönen
Groups
-
PRSA22SPIndustrial Wood Construction, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
22.08.2022 - 19.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
- Elli Tykkä
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Evaluation scale
1-5