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CIV-E4120 - Timber Structures D, Lecture, 3.9.2024-18.10.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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 the structural behavior of beam type elements with varying cross-section or curved shape, notches and holes
2. Understanding the structural behavior of reinforcements (e.g. screws, glues in rods)
3. Understanding of the structural behavior of plate elements (cross laminated timber, timber concrete composites)
4. Ability to design timber structures for multistory buildings, halls and bridges

Credits: 5

Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 18.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Gerhard Fink

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Ultimate limit state design of cross-sections in members with varying cross-section or curved shape
    - Ultimate limit state design of notched beams and beams with holes
    - Reinforcements
    - Cross laminated timber
    - Timber concrete composite
    - Design of timber structures: multistory buildings, halls and bridges

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Exam 60%
    - Project Work (incl. project interview) 40%

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Lectures: 24 h (2 x 2 h/week, 6 weeks)
    - In-class exercises: 24 h (2 x 2 h/week, 6 weeks)
    - Project work: 50 h                                                                                                                                                             - Independent work: 35 h  (Preparation for lectures, preparation for examination, etc.)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Presented during the first lecture.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Registration for the courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). 

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