Study Guide

Learning outcomes

ContentsThe Finnish field of civil engineering, why is Finland differentThe basics of the design and building structuresThe design documents of structuresThe different type of structures: Columns, Slabs, BeamsThe different type of manufacturingContents concreteThe basics of the design and building of reinforced concrete structuresThe design documents of reinforced concrete structuresThe characteristics of reinforced concreteThe different type of concrete structures: Columns, Slabs, Beams, Tensioned structuresThe different type of concrete manufacturingCast on sitePrefabricated constructionsContents steelThe basics of the design and building of steel structuresThe design documents of steel structuresThe characteristics of steel structuresThe different type of steel structures: Columns, Slabs, BeamsThe steel manufacturingContents composite structuresThe basics of the design and building of composite structuresThe characteristics of composite structuresThe different type of composite structures: Columns, Slabs, BeamsContents of wood structuresThe basics of the design and building of wood structuresThe characteristics of wood materials and structuresThe different type of wood structure systems in houses: small houses, halls, block of flats, special structuresManufacturing processes of basic wood materials and prefabricated elements

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons (attendance) and assignment. Exam or midterms. exercises.
A student has the opportunity to be accepted for a course if he or she participates in contact teaching for the first two weeks.

Contents

Contents

The Finnish field of civil engineering, why is Finland different
The basics of the design and building structures
The design documents of structures
The different type of structures: Columns, Slabs, Beams
The different type of manufacturing

Contents concrete

The basics of the design and building of reinforced concrete structures
The design documents of reinforced concrete structures
The characteristics of reinforced concrete
The different type of concrete structures: Columns, Slabs, Beams, Tensioned structures
The different type of concrete manufacturing
Cast on site
Prefabricated constructions

Contents steel

The basics of the design and building of steel structures
The design documents of steel structures
The characteristics of steel structures
The different type of steel structures: Columns, Slabs, Beams
The steel manufacturing

Contents composite structures

The basics of the design and building of composite structures
The characteristics of composite structures
The different type of composite structures: Columns, Slabs, Beams

Contents of wood structures

The basics of the design and building of wood structures
The characteristics of wood materials and structures
The different type of wood structure systems in houses: small houses, halls, block of flats, special structures
Manufacturing processes of basic wood materials and prefabricated elements

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not participated in contact teaching and related assignments OR has not received 40% of the total number of points in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Rating 1

The student knows the objectives of the course adequately. The student remembers and knows the essential content of the course. The student is able to do basic exercises.

The student participated in contact teaching and related tasks.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Rating 3

The student knows the objectives of the course well. The student is able to compare and analyze the most important contents of the course and the connections between them. The student is able to do exercises well and apply skills to different situations.

The student participated in contact teaching and related tasks.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Rating 5

The student knows the objectives of the course well. The student is able to compare and analyze the most important contents of the course and the connections between them. The student is able to do exercises well and apply skills to different situations.

The student participated in contact teaching and related tasks.