Basics of Wooden Structures
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRA0314 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2007-2008) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2007-2008
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008-03-10 – 2008-05-02 | Heikki Paananen | Finnish |
| 2 | 2008-03-10 – 2008-05-02 | Heikki Paananen | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student will learn to design simple wood structures understanding structural and special features of building physics in designing and constructing.
Contents
The principles in designing wood structures; timber products; structural and building physical special features of wood structures; dimensioning wood structures in basic loading situations; structural systems.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material supplied by the teacher. Leo Kähkönen: Puurakenteet (Wood structures). Step 1; Timber engineering, First Edition; Centrum Hout; The Netherlands, 1995
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project work: designing and dimensioning wood structure with a CAD drawing.
Assessment Methods
Written exam and project work.