Structural design in timber. Properties, anatomy of wood, wood products, factors affecting strength and behaviour, strength evaluation and testing. Design of columns, beams and beam-columns. Design of trusses, frames, glulam structures, plywood components, formwork, foundations, connections and connectors. Inspection, maintenance and repair. Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200, CIVE 2700 and third-year status in B.Eng. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks. 1164 Courses [0.5 credits]
Structural design in timber. Properties, anatomy of wood, wood products, factors affecting strength and behaviour, strength evaluation and testing. Design of columns, beams and beam-columns. Design of trusses, frames, glulam structures, plywood components, formwork, foundations, connections and connectors. Inspection, maintenance and repair. Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200, CIVE 2700 and third-year status in B.Eng. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks. 1164 Courses [0.5 credits]
