Course Description

Properties of structural lumber and glued laminated timber; design requirements, philosophies and applicable standards; design for axial, flexural and shear forces; design of simple beams, columns, panels; connection requirements and design.

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Athena Title

Design of Wood Structures

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Prerequisite

CVLE 3310 and CVLE 3610

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

This course introduces the student to the design of wooden structural elements, such as simple beams, columns and panels. On completion of this course, the student should be able to design simple wooden structural elements subjected predominantly to axial, flexural or shear stresses in accordance with applicable design standards concerning both strength and serviceability.

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Topical Outline

• Properties of structural lumber and glued laminated timber • Design requirements, philosophies and standards • Beams • Columns • Structural panels • Connections

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