Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is that students will be able to independently perform the architectural and structural design of simple wooden objects.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Timber buildings in the world.
2. Growth, physical and mechanical characteristics of solid and glued timber, cross-laminated timber and timber products.
3. Classification of solid and glued timber.
4. Mechanical fasteners; basic purpose of mechanical fasteners.
5. Basic structural systems of timber buildings.
6. Detailing in timber buildings.
7. Basic concepts for timber cross-section dimensioning according to Eurocode 5 standards (Ultimate and Serviceability Limit State).
8. Glue-laminated timber.
Learning and teaching methods
Mostly with Power Point presentations.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
After passing the exam, the student is able to independently design simple prefabricated timber objects.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Communication skills: written expression at written examination and oral expression at oral examination.
Readings
M. Premrov, P. Dobrila, Lesene konstrukcije, Maribor, 2015.
M. Tajnik, M. Premrov, E. Kozem Šilih, Lesene konstrukcije : rešeni primeri. 1. izd. Maribor: Fakulteta za gradbeništvo, prometno inženirstvo in arhitekturo, 2015.
SIST EN 1995-1-1:2007 Evrokod 5: Projektiranje lesenih konstrukcij, Del 1-1: Splošno – Splošna pravila in pravila za stavbe.
J. Kolb, Systems in Timber Engineering, Birkhäuser, Lignum, DGfH, 2008.
R.J. Hoyle, F.E. Woeste, Wood Technology in the Design of Structures; Iowa State University Press, 1989.
Prerequisits
Basic knowledge of mechanics, structural analysis, materials and material mechanics.
