Basics of Massive Timber Structures (2cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Competence in the construction process
Students understand the special characteristics of massive timber structures (log and CLT). They understand the basics of building massive timber structures.

Competence in structural engineering
Students understand the basics of planning massive timber structures.

Content

- history of log construction
- log and CLT as a construction material
- building a log frame and connected structures
- basics of dimensioning log and CLT structures
- construction 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students are 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, students are 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,students have 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.

Qualifications

Recommended background knowledge: Timber Structures or Timber Structures 1. Basics of Construction Physics or Construction Physics 1.

Further information

Attention! Final Exam in Exam.