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Kursinnehåll
Structural Mechanics, Applied Course 2
Innehåll:
- Plastics theory - Torsion The following skills are practiced: Making clear and professional calculations Presentation of own calculations Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - plastics theory - torsion The student is able to take into account - how the eccentricity of a load causes torsion on a structure and is able to determine the torsional stress of a rectangular profile - in plasticity theory, the possibility of load redistribution and the conditions for the formation of a plastic joint The student is able to calculate and examine - the stress distribution according to the plasticity theory The student is able to identify - the difference in the calculation of the elastic and plastic bending resistance
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the spring term 2027. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: 3.3, 10.3, 17.3, 24.3, 31.3.2027. Lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/jussi.jalkanen Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
3.3.2027 - 31.3.2027
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Jussi Jalkanen, Aku Aspila
Kurskod:
SER22SM03-3005
Språk:
EN
Structural Mechanics, Applied Course 1
Innehåll:
Dynamics Stability theory The following skills are practiced: Making clear and professional calculations Presentation of own calculations Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - basic concepts and laws of kinematics and kinetics The student is able to take into account - that in stability theory, a structure can lose its load-bearing capacity as a global or local phenomenon the effect of the eigenfrequency on the regulations in the design standards The student is able to calculate and examine - manually the eigenfrequency of the single-span beam and to check the result with FEM software - with the general FEM software, the buckling coefficient of the Euler cases and determine the buckling length of the structure through it The student is able to identify - eigenfrequencies and eigenmodes related to eigenvibration - torsion and buckling as a phenomenon
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the spring term 2027. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: 13.1, 20.1, 27.1, 3.2, 10.2.2027. Lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/towe.andersson Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
13.1.2027 - 10.2.2027
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Jussi Jalkanen, Aku Aspila
Kurskod:
SER22SM02-3005
Språk:
EN
Design and dimensioning of load-bearing wooden structures
Innehåll:
Articulated joint pillar and mast pillar Varying cross-section beams CLT and LVL panel Three-joint frame and arch Floor vibration design Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - use of load-bearing components in various frame systems - good properties of the load-bearing structure - fire dimensioning methods - methods of preventing continuous collapse The student is able to take into account - buckling shapes impact - torsion shapes impact The student is able to calculate and examine - dimensioning of columns - dimensioning of the ridge bar - dimensioning of the xxx beam (maha) - dimensioning of the boomerang beam - dimensioning of CLT and LVL panels - floor vibration dimensioning - fire dimensioning - dimensioning to prevent continuous collapse - dimensioning of the three-joint frame - dimensioning of three-joint arch The student is able to identify - mechanical operation of building components - mechanical operation of the structure entity - structural weaknesses and strengths - differences in floor types due to vibration technology
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the spring term 2027. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00:14.4, 21.4, 28.4, 5.5, 12.5.2027. Lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/emil.jansson Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
14.4.2027 - 12.5.2027
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Emil Jansson, Aku Aspila
Kurskod:
SER22WC02-3005
Språk:
EN
Design and dimensioning of joints in wooden structures
Innehåll:
Shear-loaded pin joints (wood-wood) Shear-loaded pin joints (wood-steel) Axially loaded pin joints (wood-wood) Angle plate joints Glue rod connection “Board joint” Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - types of joints for different wood products - fire dimensioning methods The student is able to take into account - operation of connector groups as a whole - the effect of the stiffness of the joint on the structure - the effect of carbonising components on the performance of the joints The student is able to calculate and examine - dimensioning of the shear-loaded nail joint - dimensioning of the shear-loaded screw connection - dimensioning of the axially loaded screw connection - dimensioning of the corner plate joint - dimensioning of the glue bar connection - dimensioning of the "board joint" - fire dimensioning The student is able to identify - mechanical operation of joints - joints breakage - weaknesses and strengths of joints - the effect of joints on wood cracking - the effects of combining different materials on wood cracking - the effect of the joints on the acoustics
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the autumn term 2027. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: Exact dates will be announced in spring 2027. Lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/emil.jansson Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
1.8.2027 - 31.10.2027
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Emil Jansson, Aku Aspila
Kurskod:
SER22WC03-3005
Språk:
EN
Applied Building Physics and Climate Performance
Innehåll:
Ensuring moisture performance Energy efficiency of a wooden building Building acoustics Site-specific humidity management Global environmental objectives
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - different methods for measuring temperature and relative humidity - regulations and standards on the subject - using a thermal camera and analyzing reports The student is able to take into account - factors affecting the energy performance of buildings - basics of acoustic design of a building - site-specific humidity management - global environmental objectives on wooden constructions The student is able to calculate and examine - heat loss from the mantle of the building - repair and improvement of energy efficiency The student is able to identify - special features of well-insulated structures
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the autumn term 2027. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00. Exact dates will be announced spring 2027. Lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/leif.wirtanen Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
1.11.2027 - 31.12.2027
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Leif Wirtanen
Kurskod:
SER22BF02-3005
Språk:
EN
Design and dimensioning of wooden structure and wooden building stiffening
Innehåll:
Single rod buckling and torsion support Plate stiffening NR truss top stiffening Stiffening of a wooden high-rise building Stiffening of a wooden hall building Dimensioning in the event of an accident
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - use of stiffening methods in different frame systems and cases - good properties of the stiffening system - fire measurement methods - methods of preventing continuous collapse The student is able to take into account - the impact of buckling support on the whole - the impact of the torsional support on the whole - the impact of the flexibility of the stiffening system - impact of building height on stiffening - impact of building length on stiffening - impact of horizontal displacements on stiffening - the impact of the location of the stiffeners on the stiffening The student is able to calculate and examine - dimensioning of the NR lattice tendon support - dimensioning of the torsion support of the beam - stiffening rigid wall dimensioning - dimensioning of the stiffening beam intermediate base - dimensioning of the stiffening log wall - dimensioning of NR truss top stiffening - dimensioning of the stiffening of a wooden high-rise building - dimensioning of the stiffening of a wooden hall building The student is able to identify - internal and external forces of the stiffening system - mechanical operation of the stiffening system - the mechanical operation of the stiffening system as a whole - weaknesses and strengths of the stiffening system - effect of stiffening on acoustics - the effect of stiffening on the vibration of the midsole
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the autumn term 2027. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00. Exact dates will be announced in spring 2027. Lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/emil.jansson Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
1.8.2027 - 31.12.2027
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Emil Jansson, Aku Aspila
Kurskod:
SER22WC04-3005
Språk:
EN
Structural Mechanics, Advanced Course
Innehåll:
Review of structural mechanics, statics and strength theory of structures and application of the theory in practice Stability theory Eccentricity The following skills are practiced: Making clear and professional calculations Presentation of own calculations Using appropriate sources to expand your own knowledge Terminology in Finnish, Swedish and English
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - basic laws of mechanics - the relation between the actual structure and the support conditions - Hooks’ law The student is able to take into account - Euler's buckling theory and is able to connect structures to Euler's buckling theory - that the eccentricity of the load can cause a significant additional load - the eccentricity of the actual structure and is able to build a free-form pattern from it and to solve the additional stresses caused by the eccentricity The student is able to calculate and examine - manually and with FEM programs to check the internal stresses of the more common structural models - the internal forces and bending of truss and perimeter structures - bending, shear, tensile and compressive stresses and deformations of structural members The student is able to identify - eccentricity
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the autumn term 2026. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Introduction day is held Wednesday 26.8 at 15.00-18.00. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: 2.9, 9.9, 16.9, 23.9, 30.9. Introduction day and lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/towe.andersson Note Introduction day is mandatory for new students in Structural Engineering. Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
2.9.2026 - 30.9.2026
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Towe Andersson
Kurskod:
SER22SM01-3005
Språk:
EN
Building Physics, Advanced Course
Innehåll:
Thermal, humidity and flow engineering behavior of the mantle of the building Heat and humidity analysis Moisture and microbes
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - thermal, humidity and flow technology of structures - regulations and standards on the subject The student is able to take into account - causes of moisture and mold damage - cold bridges and joints of structures The student is able to calculate and examine - thermal and moisture behavior of structures - mold risks of various building materials and structures The student is able to identify - risk structures
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the autumn term 2026. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: 7.10, 14.10, 21.10,28.10, 4.11. Lecture are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/towe.andersson and https://novia.webex.com/join/isa.melander-ekstrom Course excursion and get together will be held on Friday 13.11 at approx 12-17. The excursion and get together is only possible to take part in on site. Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
7.10.2026 - 4.11.2026
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Towe Andersson, Isa Melander-Ekström
Kurskod:
SER22BF01-3006
Språk:
EN
Fundamentals of wooden structures and wooden frame systems
Innehåll:
Wood products for load - bearing structures Fire regulations The effect of acoustic design on wooden structures Construction types of a wooden high-rise and hall buildings Wooden high-rise frame systems Wooden hall frame systems Wooden building construction site
Mål:
In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design: The student is able to apply - fire regulations - acoustic requirements - types of structures - frame systems - methods of preventing continuous collapse The student is able to take into account - different strength properties of wood products - moisture behavior of wood products - site requirements for a wooden building - product approval requirements - tolerances The student is able to calculate and examine - assessment of the moisture behavior of the wood product The student is able to identify - mechanical operation of frame systems - effects of frame system characteristics - sources of moisture in wooden structures - structural lateral displacements
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the autumn term 2026. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Introduction day is held Wednesday 26.8 at 15.00-18.00. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: 11.11, 18.11, 25.11, 2.12, 9.12. Lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/emil.jansson Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
11.11.2026 - 9.12.2026
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Emil Jansson, Aku Aspila
Kurskod:
SER22WC01-3005
Språk:
EN
Research Methodology
Innehåll:
The course introduces the students to the methodology of writing scientific technical documentation and articles. The contents of the course are reading and summarizing scientific articles and documentation, writing and presentation of technical material and work. Overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods in engineering. - applied vs. basic research - the role of the universities in the society - scientific and methodological terminology - the degree thesis at Novia - ethics - how to seek information
Mål:
The course aims at developing student’s written and presentation skills of scientific research and serve as support for the individual master's thesis. Knowledge and understanding The student is able to: - review and comprehend scientific and technical documentation - understand the basic principles of different research methods in engineering - understand the principles of writing for academic purposes Skills and abilities The student is able to: - communicate technical and scientific material - plan and realize a research study Evaluation ability and approach The student is able to: - perform relevant choices of methodology for a research study, - demonstrate their ability to write and present for an academic audience
Tidpunkt:
Lectures held in the autumn and spring term 2026-2027. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: 16.12.2026, 17.2, 7.4, 19.5, 26.5.2027. Lectures are held on Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/towe.andersson Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during lectures.
Datum:
16.12.2026 - 26.5.2027
Plats:
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 11
Institution:
Institutionen för teknik och sjöfart
Endast online:
Ja
Lärare:
Towe Andersson, Aku Aspila
Kurskod:
SER22RM01-3006
Språk:
EN
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