Study Guide

Objective

In the end of the study module the student should be able to
- choose appropriate materials and fasteners for demanding timber structures
- explain the principles and functions of demanding timber structures
- explain the stiffening of building structures
- explain the principles of structural fire design

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In the end of the study module the student should be able to
- design demanding timber structures and their joints
- design the stiffening system of building structures
- make the structural fire design

Content

Stout timber structures; glulam structures, Kerto-laminated veneer lumber, thin-webbed beams and timber trusses
Design of board structures as floor plates and stiffening structures
Mechanical joints; nails, screws, dowels and nail plates
Stiffening and bracings
Structural fire design
Some topics of wooden structures

Prerequisites

Design of timber structures 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. The students recognizes, are able to define and use the subject matter of the course concepts and models. The students understands the criteria and principles of developing expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course well, even though the knowledge and skills is one of the areas for improvement. The students are able to define the very subject matter of the course concepts and models and are able to make an informed analysis. Students have the ability to apply what they have learned in study and work situations. The students understand the importance of expertise in the field of timber structures and are able analyze their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course excellently. The students knows excellently the course subject matter concepts and models. The students are able to analyze fluently and correctly. The students are well prepared to apply their study and work situations. The students are able to analyze the timber structures expertise and its own experts to grow.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. The students recognizes, are able to define and use the subject matter of the course concepts and models. The students understands the criteria and principles of developing expertise.