Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) Understanding of the structural behavior of solid timber and engineered wood products
2) Understanding the principles for the design of beam type elements (cross-sections subjected to stresses, stability of members, serviceability limits, re exposure)
3) Understanding the principles for the design of connections with metal type fasteners
4) Ability to design standard beam type elements
5) Ability to design connections with metal type fasteners
Credits: 5
Schedule: 19.04.2021 - 02.06.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Gerhard Fink
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Gerhard Fink
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
1) Wood as a building material (including mechanic properties, timber grading, engineered wood products)
2) Basis of the design (including variability of the material properties, durability, moisture).
3) Ultimate limit state design of cross-sections
4) Stability
5) Connections with metal type fasteners: Type of connections, principles of the design
6) Serviceability limit state design
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Home assignments (25%) and a written examination (75%).
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Lectures: 24 h (2 x 2 h/week, 6 weeks)
- In-class exercises: 24 h (2 x 2 h/week, 6 weeks)
- Preparation for lecture and in-class exercise: 24 h
- Home Assignments: 35 h
- Individual work: 25 h (Preparation for examination, etc.)
- Exam: 3 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Presented during the first lecture.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Basic knowledge in structural mechanics.
Students from with limited knowledge in structural mechanics who are interested in this course: please contact the teacher in charge.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Fink Gerhard