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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

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