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Project Structural Engineering 1 (B-KUL-H0P94A)

4 ECTSEnglish65 Second termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
François Stijn (coordinator) |  François Stijn |  Reynders Edwin |  Stroobandt Frederic
POC Bouwkunde

Aims

This project focusses on the design of a high-rise building. Upon successful completion of this course unit, students are able to:
- Estimate the lateral (wind) loads
- Design an efficient lateral load-resisting system.
- Perform a load descent (horizontal - vertical loads)
- Select a flooring system
- Perform the static analysis of the chosen design
- Dimension and detail structural components (floor, beams and columns)

Students work in groups to design a high rise building from the global structural design up to detailed structural components, based on their knowledge of structural mechanics and design of concrete and steel structures. The students are also able to explain the influence of design choices on structural response, and have insight into the technical and economic feasibility of the proposed design.

Previous knowledge

Strength of materials, Structural Mechanics, Finite Elements, Design of Steel and Concrete structures, Eurocode-based design.

Order of Enrolment

Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.


FLEXIBLE(H03P7A) AND ( SIMULTANEOUS(H04N2A) OR SIMULTANEOUS(H0P75A)) AND ( SIMULTANEOUS(H0N67A) OR SIMULTANEOUS(H04M0B))

The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
H03P7A : Constructiecomponenten: gewapend beton, deel 1
H04N2A : Constructiecomponenten: gewapend beton, deel 2 en spanbeton
H0P75A : Structural Components: Reinforced Concrete, Part 2 and Prestressed Concrete
H0N67A : Eindige elementen
H04M0B : Finite Elements

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

4 ects. Project Structural Engineering 1 (B-KUL-H0P94a)

4 ECTSEnglishFormat: Assignment65 Second term
François Stijn |  Reynders Edwin |  Stroobandt Frederic
POC Bouwkunde

Content

The project work starts with a comparison of different lateral load systems and floor systems based on a literature study, taking into account the technical and economic feasibility. Based on this comparison, a structural concept is selected for taking up vertical and horizontal loads and a preliminary design is worked out. Each group makes a preliminary design with realistic dimensions and an initial estimate of the member forces. 

During the second part of the project work, the preliminary design is elaborated in more detail. Based on a detailed finite element model, critical structural components are selected and designed: for a critical concrete column, beam and connection, the reinforcement is calculated in detail, and connection details of the floors and a facade solution are elaborated.

Seminars, company and/or site visits are support the project-based education.

Evaluation

Evaluation: Project Structural Engineering 1 (B-KUL-H2P94a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period

Explanation


A final report is prepared for each group that includes a description of the design, including reproducible design calculations. The assessment is done on the basis of this written report and an oral presentation.

Information about retaking exams

In view of the specific evaluation form, no alternative exam will be organized in the September exam period. An exception will be made for those students who have shown sufficient commitment during the year, but whose report has been assessed as insufficient, They will be given the opportunity to improve the report and present it again orally, but the guidance is limited to a feedback conversation.