101-0168-00L  Timber Structures II

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersA. Frangi, M. Klippel, R. Steiger
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
101-0168-00 GHolzbau II
Hinweis: alter Titel bis FS19 Holzbau I.
2 hrs
Wed09:45-11:30HIL E 6 »
A. Frangi, M. Klippel, R. Steiger

Catalogue data

AbstractBasic knowledge of structural timber design including material behaviour especially anisotropy, moisture and long duration effects and their consideration in structural analysis and detailing. Design, detailing and structural analysis of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.
ObjectiveComprehension and application of basic knowledge of structural timber design including material behaviour especially anisotropy, moisture and long duration effects and their consideration in structural analysis and detailing. Design, detailing and structural analysis of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.
ContentField of application of timber structures; Timber as building material (wood structure, physical and mechanical properties of wood and wood-based products); Durability; Principles of design and dimensioning; Connections (dowels, nails, screws, glued connections); Timber components and assemblies (mechanically jointed beams, trusses); Design and detaling of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.
Lecture notesAutography Timber Structures
Copies of lecture slides
LiteratureTimber design tables HBT 1, Lignum (2012)
Swiss Standard SIA 265 (2012)
Swiss Standard SIA 265/1 (2009)
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirements: basic knowledge in structural analysis

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 101-0637-01L Timber Structures I
For programme regulationsMaster's Degree Programme in Civil Engineering 2006; Version 01.08.2016
Master's Degree Programme in Civil Engineering 2019; Version 24.05.2023
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersA. Frangi, I. Burgert, G. Fink, M. Klippel, R. Steiger
Typesession examination
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Written aidsSelbstverfasste Zusammenfassung 10 Seiten A4
SIA Normen 260, 261, 265 und 265/1
Taschenrechner ohne Kommunikationsmöglichkeit
Performance assessment as a semester course (other programmes)
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersA. Frangi, M. Klippel, R. Steiger
Typesession examination
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationoral 30 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationHolzbau I (HS, 1. Semester Master) und Holzbau II (FS, 2. Semester Master) werden als Jahreskurs schriftlich geprüft. Eine mündliche Prüfung über Holzbau II ist nur in Ausnahmenfällen möglich für Studierende, die z.B. wegen eines Auslandsemesters im HS (1. Semester des Masterstudiums) nur Holzbau II besuchen können.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Civil Engineering MasterMajor in Structural EngineeringWInformation