Design of Timber Structures (CIVL4334)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Prerequisite
CIVL2330 and CIVL2340 and CIVL3340
Assessment methods
Continuous Assessments- Assignment; Final Examination
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
A course on the design of timber structures for students looking towards a career in Structural Engineering. The course covers: understanding timber properties, timber micro structure, engineering design with wood (material strength used in design, compression, tension, bending), connection design, engineered wood products, designing for fire resistance, designing for durability.