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PENG9510 Advanced Project within Structural Engineering and Building Technology Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Advanced Project within Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Study programme
PhD Programme in Engineering Science
PhD Programme in Engineering Science, Elective modules
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Curriculum
FALL 2020
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Participation is mandatory, and candidates are expected to attend all days of teaching. A minor absence (up to 20 %) may only be accepted under certain circumstances and upon application. In the event of absences that are not approved, candidates will lose their right to have their essays assessed.

Recommended preliminary courses

Master's degree in structural engineering, building technology or similar field.

Learning outcomes

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.

Content

Through focused seminars, in cooperation with the master's degree in structural engineering and building technology at OsloMet, a wide range of typical complex engineering issues related to analysis and design of buildings and structures are presented. Furthermore, the students are expected to present their research ideas and the results of the project at a seminar.

As example, the course can include the following specific topics:

  • Design and durability of concrete, timber and steel structures.
  • Rehabilitation of buildings and structures.
  • Degradation of building materials. Compatibility of new materials in historic structures.
  • Heat, Air and Moisture (HAM) transport through building envelopes.
  • Building Physics and Climate Adaptation.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for simulating the interaction between exterior climatic conditions, e.g. wind, and buildings/structures.
  • Bioclimatic architecture, Passive building design and Building Energy Simulation (BES)
  • Innovative building materials and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

Teaching and learning methods

Passed- Failed

Course requirements

Liv Mette Gulbrandsen

Assessment

The target group for the course are candidates from the PhD programme in Social Work and Social Policy, but it will also be open to PhD students on other programs who wish to study the field in depth.

Internal candidates register the course in their Studentweb and send a summary, maximum one page, of their project to the PhD administration.

External candidates apply through the Søknadsweb. The following documentation must be enclosed:

1. Confirmation on admission to a PhD program2. Summary of your research proposal (approx.one page) and how this PhD course will be relevant for your research project

Maximum number of participants is 15.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted.

Grading scale

Pass or fail.

Examiners

Internal and external examiners. Oral exams will have two examiners.