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Subject 'Masonry Structures'

Name in Estonian: Kivikonstruktsioonid

Year:   2012/2013    2013/2014    2014/2015    2015/2016    2016/2017    

State codeEHO211
Study languageEstonian
ChairBuilding Construction
Credit points 2 CP; 3 ECTS
Grading method Exam

General description

Limit state design. Loads having an impact on masonry structures. Materials usable in masonry structures. Performance of masonry when carrying a load. Masonry deformation qualities. Standard and calculated strength of masonry. Calculating walls for vertical and horizontal loading. Vaults, beams, basement- and retaining walls. Calculating of simplest constructive details. Buildings with elastic and rigid constructive scheme. Stability of masonry buildings.

General aim

The objective of the course is to give an overview of the materials, used in masonry structures, their interrelated cooperation and design basics of masonry structures.
Introducing the design codes. Practical experience of calculating walls of dwelling house.

Aim

Student after completing the course
- knows different materials used in masonry structures
- has an overview of design codes and oher literature
- can determine loads for buildings
- knows the design principles of masonry structures and can calculate basic elements and details
- knows the design solutions of masonry buildings

Form description

Classroom work: lectures and practical classes.
Independent work: in accordance with the basic data, provided by the lecturer, the student checks the bearing capacity of and exterior load-bearing wall of a four-storey building.
Mastering the material that was dealt with at lectures and practical classes.

Literature

1. EVS-EN 1996-1-1:2005+NA:2008 ja EVS-EN 1996-1-1:2005/AC:2009. Eurokoodeks 6: Kivikonstruktsioonide projekteerimine. Osa 1-1: Üldreeglid sarrustatud ja sarrustamata kivikonstruktsioonide projekteerimiseks.
2. EVS-EN 1996-3:2006+NA:2009 ja EVS-EN 1996-3:2006/AC:2009
Eurokoodeks 6: Kivikonstruktsioonide projekteerimine. Osa 3: Armeerimata kivikonstruktsioonide lihtsustatud arvutus.
3. EPN-ENV 6.1.1 Kivikonstruktsioonid. Osa 1.1 Üldeeskirjad ja hoonekonstruktsioonide projekteerimise eeskirjad (ET-1 0113-0239).
4. EPN6 / AM-1 Kivikonstruktsioonid. Konstruktsioonielementide ja sõlmede tugevusarvutused (ET-2 0113-0305).
5. Ehituskonstruktori käsiraamat. Tallinn, 2010 (lk. 363…410)
6. Ehitame väikeplokkidest. Tallinn, 2000

Evaluation methods

The formative and final grading used.

Components:
Exercise 1 - 20%
Exercise 2 - 20%
Exercise 3 - 20%
Exercise 4 - 20%
Exam - 20%
Summary - 100%
Every component must have minimum grade "2'.
Independent work must have a positive rating.

Limits for grades:
1 - 51...60%
2 - 61...70% minimum grade
3 - 71...80%
4 - 81...90%
5 - 91...100%

Name of the e-learning course at Moodle environment (http://ekool.tktk.ee)

Kivikonstruktsioonid

Is taught in following curricula

2014: HE  
2013: HE  
2012: EI  
2011: EI  
2010: EI  
2009: EI  
2008: EI  
2007: EI  
2006: EI  
2005: EI  

Related subjects

Replacement Subjects
EHO106 Masonry Structures
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