Timber structures 2
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC05BR20803 |
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| Type: | Elective |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Viljanmaa, Marita |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design independently joints in wooden structures that are assembled with mechanic fasteners. They will understand the principles behind the dimensioning of heavy-duty wooden structures. The course is part of the theoretical training required of A-level structural designers.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Timber Structures 1
Contents
- Joints in wooden structures
- Joints assembled with mechanical couplers: connections with nails, screws, bolts, and dowels
- Dimensioning punched metal plate fastener joints
- Heavy-duty wooden structures
- Utilising software in dimensioning joints
Recommended or Required Reading
- Eurocodes for designing wooden structures and national documents for applying the codes
- Manuals for using designing and dimensioning programmes
- Other material distributed by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Designing exercises
- Experiments with strain on structures
Assessment Criteria
1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Assessment Methods
- Exam
- Designing exercises
- Experiments with strain on structures
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