Basics of Construction Management (5cr)
Course unit code: R-1067
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
Objectives
The students know the stress, the most common ways of foundation, supporting and surface structures of different types of buildings and the most commonly used building materials and their characteristics.
Content
Different loads, moisture stress and other types of stress buildings are subjected to. Supporting, bracing and supplementary parts for log houses and other wooden and stone buildings. Roofs. Heat insulation regulations and U-value calculations. The most common construction materials and their technical and environmental characteristics.
Further information
Literature: Handouts, literature to be announced later, web pages. Educational methods: teach-in, activating writing, demonstrations, series of lectures, study conversation, cooperative learning, self study/distance learning, assignments, practical work, summary report/essay, exam, collective learning, problem-based learning and seminar. Language of instruction: Finnish Contact person: Jorma Ursinus.