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Basics of Wooden Structures

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRTA0709
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-RT 2013V
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Paananen, Heikki
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-RT-3V2015-09-01 – 2015-12-31Heikki PaananenFinnish2015-08-14 – 2015-09-13
2I-RT-3V2017-08-25 – 2017-12-22Tapani HahtokariFinnish2017-08-21 – 2017-09-18

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to design simple wooden structures while taking into account the structural and building physical properties of wood.

Student's Workload

Total work load 108 hours of which
scheduled studies 40 hours and
autunomous studies 68 hours.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Contents

Principles in the design of wooden structures, sawn timber products; structural and structural-physical properties of wood structure; dimensioning of wooden structural elements under normal stress. Structural systems.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Concise design instructions for wood structures by Puuinfo Material prepared by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, the design of a wooden detached house with CAD prints as prpject assignment .

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student knows the contents of the study unit that are relevant in working life.
Grade 3: The student is able to utilise the information and skills learnt during the study unit.
Grade 5: The student is able to utilise and apply the information and skills learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exam 70% and project 30%.


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