Study Guide

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student understands the special characteristics of massive timber structures (log and CLT). The student understands the basics of building massive timber structures.

Competence in structural engineering
The student understands the basics of planning massive timber structures.

Content

- History of log construction
- Log and CLT as construction material
- Building a log frame and connected structures
- Basics of dimensioning log and CLT structures
- Building physical functioning of massive timber structures
- Repair of log buildings

Materials

Material as indicated by the teacher

Teaching methods

Video lectures and independent assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course 54 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve tasks related to the basics of the course, similar to the tasks in the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the abilities above, the student is able to apply the basics of the course in different tasks and to give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the abilities above, the student has a comprehensive idea of the topics of the course. They are able to choose right methods to solve problems presented in the course and to give reasons for their solutions in a logical manner.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam and independent assignments