Special Load-bearing Structures – for the integrated MSc program
The aim of the course is to become familiar with the special construction and calculation methods of structural design. The main themes of the course include large span structures, tall buildings, shells, and space trusses. The course focuses on construction, and deals with raw calculations for conceptional design. The course prepares students for the construction of large span trusses, Vierendeel-trusses, moment frames, deep beams, shells, membranes, cables, and space trusses, that is related to architectural needs. Besides getting to know the structural systems, the subject also deals with the dimensioning of structural elements.
