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Basics of Massive Timber StructuresLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: 8D00DM50

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

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.

Materials

To be announced during lectures.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

03.03.2025 - 25.04.2025

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Petri Koistinen
Student groups
  • RKM23
    Bachelor of Construction Site Management

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

Enrollment

27.11.2024 - 14.02.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 27.04.2025

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
  • Petri Koistinen
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
  • Ristiinopiskelu (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
  • Cross Studies

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

To be announced during lectures.

Teaching methods

Video lectures and independent assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course 54 h

Further information

Attention! Final Exam in Exam.

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.