Timber structures 2 (4cr)
Code: KC05BR20810-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 03.12.2016 - 18.02.2017
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 02.01.2017 - 25.02.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
- Teachers
- Petri Koistinen
- Course
- KC05BR20810
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design independently joints in wooden structures that are assembled with mechanic fasteners. They will understand the principles behind the dimensioning of heavy-duty wooden structures. The course is part of the theoretical training required of A-level structural designers.
Content
- Joints in wooden structures
- Joints assembled with mechanical couplers: connections with nails, screws, bolts, and dowels
- Dimensioning punched metal plate fastener joints
- Heavy-duty wooden structures
- Utilising software in dimensioning joints
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Designing exercises
- Experiments with strain on structures
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Qualifications
Timber Structures 1