Steel Structures, 5 cr

Tampere University

Teaching periods

Course code

RAK.RS.500

Language of instruction

English, Finnish

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Kristo Mela

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Built Environment 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Civil Engineering Studies 100 %

Principles of steel frames as structural systems
Modelling and analysis of steel frames, second order effects in structural analysis
Design of tubular trusses
Stability of steel members: compression and bending, lateral-torsional buckling
Connections of steel structures: classification, design of simple joints, column base joints.
Design of steel members: cross-section class 4, torsion
Design of welded steel members
Costs and environmental impact of steel structures
High-strength steels in construction

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Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

28.08.2024 – 12.12.2024