Introduction to wood structures (5 cr)

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

Evaluation

Students can
use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
evaluate information sources critically.
work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field.
evaluate operations in customer, user and target group situations.
choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
promote teams’ goal-oriented operation.
apply the ethical principles of the field in different situations.