Course
Steel Structures (BYG200)
The course initially introduces properties of steel, behavior of steel structures, corresponding fracture/failure scenarios and design philosophy of steel structures. The course mainly provides a fundamental understanding of design principles of steel structural elements/structures in ultimate and serviceability limit states in accordance with Eurocode and National Annex. The course finally introduces computer tools for structural analysis and design by few case studies.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
BYG200
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Time table
Literature
Content
Introduction to steel structures; Properties and behavior of structural steel; Design philosophy and code of practices; Applications, types, elastic or plastic behavior (i.e. cross sectional yielding or fracture due to axial force, bending, shear or bearing and buckling of member due to local, flexural buckling, torsional or lateral torsional) and design of steel structural elements (i.e. tension members, compression members, flexural members, axially loaded members with moments, torsion members and joints) in ultimate and serviceability limit states in accordance with Eurocode and National Annex; Introduction to element method and relevant computer tools.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student shall be able to design steel structural elements such as tension members, compression members, flexural members, axially loaded members subjected to bending moments and torsion, in ultimate and serviceability limit states. In addition, the student should be able to recognize various types of fracture models, caused by structural damages as well as maintain and repair the damaged steel structural members.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
Structural Mechanics 1 (BYG140)
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | -, , Valid calculator |
Written exam on paper.
Coursework requirements
Assignements
5 of the total of 7 compulsory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Samdar KakayCourse coordinator:
Sudath Chaminda Siriwardane Siriwardane ArachchilageMethod of work
6 hours of lectures and 2 hours tutorials per week. Compulsory assignments.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Steel Structures 1 (BIB520_1) , Steel Structures (BYG200_1) | 5 |
| Steel structures 2 (BIB510_1) , Steel Structures (BYG200_1) | 5 |
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme. Five Years
Marine and Subsea Technology, Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1