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Introduction to wood structuresLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: RA00DW70

Credits

5 op

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation

Materials

Structural systems

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge

Jani Pitkänen

Groups
  • RAKT23KM
    Construction engineering, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge

Jani Pitkänen

Groups
  • RAKT22SP
    Construction engineering, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Industrial Wood Construction
Teachers
  • Verneri Laari
Teacher in charge

Verneri Laari

Groups
  • PRSA22SP
    Industrial Wood Construction, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Industrial Wood Construction
Teachers
  • Marko Voutilainen
Teacher in charge

Marko Voutilainen

Groups
  • PRSA21SP
    Industrial Wood Construction, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

01.01.2023 - 01.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge

Jani Pitkänen

Groups
  • RAKT21SP
    Construction engineering, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge

Jani Pitkänen

Groups
  • RAKT21KM
    Construction engineering, part-time studies

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 29.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 30

Teachers
  • Marko Voutilainen
Teacher in charge

Marko Voutilainen

Groups
  • PRSA20SP
    Industrial Wood Construction, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
  • Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge

Jani Pitkänen

Groups
  • RAKT20SP
    Construction engineering, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.

Content

Core competence

What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?

Complementary knowledge

What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?

Specialist knowledge

What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation