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Subject 'Structural Elements'

Name in Estonian: Hoone osad

Year:   2015/2016    2016/2017    2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    

State codeEHE007
Study languageEstonian
ChairBuilding Construction
Credit points 6 ECTS
Grading method Exam

General description

An overview is given about the general requirements, set for buildings and their structures. The following chapters of the elements of buildings are learned: bases, walls, skeletons, inserted ceilings, stairs, opening fillers, roofs and floors. Main design principles of different elements of a building (homework) and the basics of compiling the respective working drawings are dealt with.

General aim

The objective of the course is to provide the students knowledge about the built up of buildings and the structures being used. During the course the students compile independent homework that is a preparation for the later architectural design in the courses "Design of Constructions"

Aim

Having passed the course the student:
1. knows the structural schemes of different buildings;
2. knows structures, used for building different elements of buildings and most common joints;
3. has revised knowledge about building materials and their fields of application in buildings.

Form description

Theoretical basics are mastered in lectures. Every theme is deepened in practical trainings where the main basics of the theme are studied deeply. On the basis of this homework is compiled in the form of individual assignments: a structural scheme, technical drawings of a foundation fragment; the selection of the structure of walls and the selection of heads for covering openings; composing an inserted ceiling of prefabricated elements, designing stairs for plans and sections.

Is taught in following curricula

2018: HE  KK  RG  
2017: HE  KK  RG  
2016: HE  
2015: HE  

Related subjects

Replacement Subjects
EHO083 Structural Elements
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