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Massive Timber Construction (2 cr)

Code: 8D00BT08-3011

General information


Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
26.08.2024 - 11.10.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
SeAMK Construction Engineering and Construction Management
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
Petri Koistinen
Groups
RAK21TU
Insinööri (AMK), Rakennustekniikka
RAK21SU
Insinööri (AMK), Rakennustekniikka
Course
8D00BT08

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student knows the principles of massive timber production processes. The student knows the repair methods of a log building.

Competence in structural engineering
The student understands the special characteristics of massive timber as construction material. The student understands the leading principles of planning and dimensioning of log and CLT structures.

Content

- Log and CLT as construction material
- Common solid timber production and working methods
- Other structures associated with log structures
- Basic principles of log building design, structural functions and erection
- Basics of repair methods of log buildings
- Basics of dimensioning of solid timber structures

Materials

Material as indicated by the teacher

Teaching methods

Video lectures and independent assignments

Student workload

Total work load of the course 54 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to name the key concepts of log and CLT construction and explain their meaning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the abilities above, the student is able to apply the basic concepts of log and CLT construction 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 log and CLT construction. They are able to apply their knowledge in specific problems of solid timber construction and to give reasons for their solutions in a logical manner.

Qualifications

Timber Structures / Timber Structures 1

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