Timber Structures
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRS1201 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2005 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-RT-4N | 2008-08-25 – 2008-12-20 | Heikki Paananen | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 2 | I-RT-3N | 2008-10-27 – 2009-04-03 | Heikki Paananen | Finnish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will learn to design basic wood structures and wooden prefabricated element structures and to know the modern structural systems, components and joint details.
Contents
Design principles of wood structures in different load situations, design methods, solid wood products. Joints, splices and structural systems. Prefabricated wood structures, assembling on site, glued laminated timber structures, plate structures, stiffening of wood frame buildings.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material supplied by the teacher.
Leo Kähkönen, Puurakenteet.
Step 1, Timber Engineering, First Edition, Centrum Hout, The Netherlands, 1995.
Step 2, Timber Engineering, First Edition, Centrum Hout, The Netherlands, 1995.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, design project work.
Assessment Methods
Written exam and project work.