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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
  • RAKT24SP
    Construction 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
  • PRSA24SP
    Industrial 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
  • PRSA23SP
    Industrial 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
  • RAKT23SP
    Construction 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
  • RAKT23KM
    Construction 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
  • PRSA22SP
    Industrial 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
  • RAKT22SP
    Construction 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