Engineering Design: Timber Structures

The course consists of a theory and a project component.

The theory component deals with the preconditions for dimensioning such as partial coefficient method, load reduction, dimensioning and design principles, and dimensioning in accordance with the design rules for timber material issued by The National the Board of Building, Planning and Housing.

The course comprises the following components:
- design calculation norms
- load and load reduction
- the properties of timber
- bending moment capacity
- deformation
- transverse force capacity
- strain and stress capacity
- dimensioning for fire resistance
- nail joint
- bolted joint

The project is mandatory and carried out individually. Instruction is in the form of lectures, calculation workshops, supervision of projects and field trips.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements

House Building Technology 7.5 ECTS cr, Strength of Materials for Building Construction 7.5 ECTS cr and CAD for building Engineers 7.5 ECTS cr or equivalent

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

Course code: BYGB17