ARK-C0025 - Design of Structures Basics, Lecture, 22.10.2024-26.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The ability to geometrically construction simple flows of compression and tension forces, to use this flows in the analysis of basic structural behaviour of building structures and interprete them as diagrams in the design of such building structures. 

Credits: 3

Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 26.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Toni Kotnik

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course Design of Structures Basics is an introduction into fundamental concept of structural equilibrium and inner force flow and its application to the design of building structures. Graphic Statics, a vector-based approach, is used to visualize the underlying geometric logic of the inner force flow. First principles are discussed and their use for an architectural approach to the design of building structures is illustrated. The course consists of weekly lectures, quizzes and readings, complemented by a model building exercise.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

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    Assessment is based on the evaluation of the final model building exercise. The grading is based on the correctness of the force flow, the articulation of the relationship between architectural idea and structural system, and the craftmanship of the model. The overall grading follows the scheme defined by Aalto University:

       5: outstanding (exceeds expectations)
       4: very good (fulfils all expectations to full extent)
       3: good (fulfills all expectations with minor shortcomings)
       2: satisfying (major shortcomings in some areas)
       1: acceptable (major shortcomings in almost all areas but meets minimum level)
       0: not acceptable (major shortcomings in almost all areas)

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The total workload includes 18h of contact teaching, 30h of independent work and 24h of reflection time.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course reader and technical manuals will be provided to students in digital format over MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    Minimum number of participants 5. Maximum number of participants 60. Registration for courses Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts

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