Study Guide

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student can use computer programmes in dimensioning of wooden structures. The student understands the special characteristics of wood on construction site.

Competence in structural engineering
The student is able to design common load-bearing timber structures. They know how to determine the static model of the structures and are able to make load combinations to be examined at the ultimate limit state and at the service limit state using Eurocodes. The student knows the distinctive properties of wood when dimensioning load-bearing wooden structures. The course is part of the theoretical training required of A-level structural designers.

Content

- Properties of materials
- Structural designing of load-bearing timber structures
- Static models of structures and actions of structures
- Massive beams, columns, glued, thin-laminated beams, double tapered beams and single tapered beams, wooden trusses
- Design at the ultimate limit state for bending, shear and normal force, as well as for combined stresses
- Desing of connections
- Bracing of timber structures
- Design at the service limit state for bending and vibration
- Utilising software in designing and dimensioning wooden structures
- Laboratory work

Materials

Eurocode 5: Design of structural timber. National documents for applying the Eurocodes as applies.
RIL 201-1-2017:
Other material as indicated by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments, laboratory work. Contact lessons.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 134 h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the criteria above, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply it in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the criteria above , the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Assessment methods and criteria

Two mid-term exams or one final exam. Laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to solve problems related to the basic content of the course that are similar to the assignments dealt with during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the criteria above, the student is able to use the basic content of the course and apply it in different assignments, as well as give reasons for their solutions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

In addition to the criteria above , the student has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the course. They are able to choose the right methods to solve problems related to the course content and to give reason for their solutions in a logical way.

Qualifications

Statics, Strength of Materials, Framework Systems and Basics of Structural Design.