Statics of structures (5 cr)
Code: RA00CQ11-3009
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
01.01.2021 - 02.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
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RAKT20SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know how to estimate static behavior of structures.
You know how to determine the equilibrium of structures.
You know how to evaluate a calculation model for a statically determinate structure and calculate the support forces and moments.
You know how to calculate the internal forces of beams, piles, trusses and average constructions in normal situations.
Content
Core content
What are the basic laws of mechanics?
What is force and what is moment?
How to determine and calculate common loads?
How to make a calculation model for a structure?
How to determine the equilibrium of structures and how to use it in solving the task?
What are internal forces and how to picture these comprehensively for a statically determinate structure?
Complementary knowledge
What are calculation principles for statically indeterminate structures?
How to determine stresses of cross sections with statics?
Specialist knowledge
How to manage calculations for a 3-dimensional structure?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Further information
The course may be replaced / partially replaced by a corresponding course of the same content completed at another educational institution. In this case, the replacement requires the successful completion of the final exam of the course.