Engineering Design: Timber Structures
Karlstad University
Karlstad
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Pace of study: 100 %
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Engineering Design: Timber Structures
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Code: BYGB21
The course deals with the preconditions for dimensioning such as partial coefficient method, calculation of cumulative loads, dimensioning and design principles, and dimensioning in accordance with current norms and standards for the material timber. The course comprises the following components: - design calculation norms - load and calculation of cumulative loads - the properties of timber - bending moment capacity - deformation - transverse force capacity - strain and stress capacity - dimensioning for fire resistance - nail joint - bolted joint Instruction is in the form of lectures, calculation workshops, and field trips.
Entry requirements
Structural Mechanics 7.5 ECTS cr ( incl. calculation of cumulative loads according to the Euro codes), Strength of Materials for Building Construction 7.5 ECTS cr., or TGHBY enrollment, or equivalent
Education offerings
Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.
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