Description
Introduction to 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, connectors. Inspection, maintenance and repair. (Elective course).
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200 , CIVE 2700 .
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200 , CIVE 2700 .
- Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
Reference text in its original language
Introduction to 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, connectors. Inspection, maintenance and repair. (Elective course).
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200 , CIVE 2700 .
- Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/calendars/2022-2023/undergrad/undergradprograms/architecturalstudies/