Wood Structures

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC28RY10230
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Huhtamäki, Pauli
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
YRAK-2013   1 spring   4.0   2014-01-02   2014-07-31  
YRAK-2015   1 spring   4.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

The objective is to strengthen the skills in designing wood structures. The student can perform the stability (buckling and transverse buckling) and the dimensioning of overall strutting of a building in accordance with the Euro codes. The student can the dimensioning robust wood structures and timber joints and definen a fire classification. The objevtive is to reach the qualification AA in designing wood structures.

Student's Workload

The student´s total work load is 108 h of which schduled 32 h.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

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Contents

Dimensioning stresses in accordance with the Euro codes. Buckling and tranverse buckling. Overall strutting of abuilding. Joints. Fire classification.

Recommended or Required Reading

Euro codes and their national instructions where applicable. The teacher´s own material.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Blended learning, lectures and design assignments.

Assessment Criteria

Assessment on scale 1-5.

Assessment Methods

Exam and design axercises.

Work Placement

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Further Information

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