Construction materials (BYG150)
This course provides an introductory overview of major building materials used in the construction industry. The course will also give an introduction to the typical manufacturing and processing, structure, properties, and maintenance requirements of each material.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BYG150
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Materials that are included as load-bearing parts of structures in building and construction.
Relevant materials are: concrete, steel, aluminum, timber, brick, stone, asphalt.
Particularly for concrete, considerations are given to proportioning, ingredients, production, conditions during hardening, and properties of the finished concrete.
Learning outcome
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 3 Hours | Letter grades | Approved calculator, Approved compendium of formulae, |
Written exam on paper.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Yanyan ShaHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Jarle BergeMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Building Materials and Geotechnique (BYG102_1) | 5 |