GK3 User oriented design (18 credits) and GK3 Design theory 1 (6 credits)

The course is an introduction to structural engineering. Basic topics like forces, moment, graphical and analytical methods, bending, tension and deformation will be covered.

Getting a basic understanding of structural engineering. Be able to discuss engineering related problems in the design process.

Weekly lectures and written exercises.

Five out of six exercises has to be handed in. Grades received at the exercises, counts 25% of the final grade. The course ends with an exam.

For exam date, see the academic calendar .

The course is assessed subject to an A-F  grade scale. E  is the poorest pass mark, as stated in the Regulations for Master's degree programmes at Oslo School of Architecture and Design, § 6-14.

Mandatory reading:

Vollen, Ø. (1999). Mekanikk for ingeniører: statikk og fasthetslære. Bekkestua: NKI forl.