Course code: END-3604

Structural Analysis in Engineering

Apply between July 20 and August 9
Campus Narvik and Online course
Semester / Year Autumn 2026
Duration 1 semester
Level Høyere grads nivå
Credits 5

About the course

The course can be taken as a single subject. For students at the Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design.

Students outside Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design will need to be approved by the head of study of the Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design.

Lectures and problem solving.

The course will provide an introduction to some important topics in analysis of some key structural elements. The beam equation, advanced stability analysis of beam-columns and Rigid frames. Part 1 covers beams and buckling. Part 2 gives the students an introduction to vibration analysis of structural elements.

Part 1:

  • Euler beam equation
  • Euler buckling
  • Simple frames
  • Buckling of beam-columns
  • Euler-Lagragne method for columns
  • Imperfect columns
  • Continuous columns

Part 2:

-Vibration of a system with a single degree of freedom

  • Undamped free vibration (Undamped and damped)
  • Rayleigh Method
  • Rotational freedom
  • Forced vibration (Damped and undamped )

-Vibration isolation

-Vibration in continuous system

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor degree in mechanics, materials, structural, modelling or equivalent.

In addition, the following requirements must be met:

- minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3), 5 credits in statistics and 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required.

Application code: 9371

Objectives of the course

After completing this course the candidate:

  • has thorough knowledge of some theories and methods in the field of engineering design (K2)
  • can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field of numerical and analytical calculations, computations, systematic design process, computational methods, engineering design (K3)

Skills:

After completing this course the candidate:

  • can analyze existing theories, and interpretations in the field of engineering design and work independently on practical and theoretical problems (S2)

General competence:

After completing this course the candidate:

  • can apply the knowledge and skills within engineering design in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects (GC2)
  • can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field of engineering design, both with specialists and the general public (GC4)

Prerequisites

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

BYG-2503 Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics, BYG-2602 Statics, Dynamics and Loads on Structures, IGR1613 Mathematics 3 / Physics 2, ITE1815 Mechanics II, ITE1852 Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics, ITE1855 Statics, Dynamics and Loads on Structures, MAS-2601 Mechanics 2, TEK-2800 Mathematics 3 for Engineers

Teaching methods

Lectures and problem solving.

The lectures will live using Teams, and will be stored in Canvas.

Language: English if thee are English speaking students present, otherwise Norwegian.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Schedule

The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.

It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study Level: Master's

This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement.

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.

Examination

Exams
Off campus exam Hand in: 02.10.2026 09:00 Hand out: 01.10.2026 09:00 Duration: 24 Hours Grade:
A–E, fail F

Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage

Re-sit examination

A re-sit exam will not be held.

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