Building terminology and materials (5 cr)
Code: RA00CQ03-3009
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
- Elli Tykkä
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
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RAKT20SPConstruction 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