101-0169-00L Timber Structures III
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2022 |
| Lecturers | A. Frangi, R. Jockwer, M. Klippel, S. M. Schoenwald, R. Steiger |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Prerequisite: Timber Structures I (101-0168-00L). Students who have not completed Holzbau I require a special permission from the lecturer. |
| Abstract | Consolidation and supplementation of the basic knowledge acquired in Timber Structures I + II. Treatment of current topics and innovations in timber engineering. Structural design and refurbishment of complex timber structures with high requirements for earthquake resistance, sound insulation and fire protection. Description, analysis and discussion of an existing timber structure in groups. |
| Learning objective | In-depth understanding of the theoretical and design aspects of timber construction. Dimensioning, structural design, optimisation and refurbishment of complex timber structures with high requirements for earthquake resistance, sound insulation and fire protection. |
| Content | Multi-storey timber buildings (general, cross laminated timber, high-rise buildings, fire protection, sound insulation), Post-tensioned timber constructions, building with hardwood, robustness of timber structures, earthquake-resistant timber structures, maintenance and renovation of structures. |
| Lecture notes | Autography Timber Structures Copies of lecture slides |
| Literature | Timber design tables HBT 1, Lignum Swiss Standard SIA 265 Swiss Standard SIA 265/1 Eurocode 5 |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Timber Structures I + II |