Timber Structures (BYG310)
The course provides knowledge on the typical structural systems for buildings, focusing on timber constructions.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
BYG310
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Offered by
Time table
Content
Structural systems for buildings. Advanced knowledge on wood material and wood-based materials (solid timber, CLT (cross laminated timber), DLT/NLT (doweled laminated timber/nailed laminated timber), LVL (Laminated veneer lumber), etc.). Design of timber structures. Design of joints and connections. Introduction to European design rules for timber structures, Eurocode 5. Glulam and arch structures. Stability and bracing systems. Basic ultimate and serviceability state requirements.
Learning outcome
Through the course, the students will acquire general competence in designing the structure for a standard building or bridge according to background and basis of Design Rules. They will acquire knowledge about load-carrying timber structural systems, including connections. Students will be able to verify timber structures with respect to European Design Rules (Eurocode 5).
Required prerequisite knowledge
BYG150 Construction materials
Recommended prerequisites
BYG140 Structural Mechanics 1
Exam
Portfolio and written exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 7/10 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | |
| Portfolio | 3/10 | Letter grades | One hand written A4-page with notes |
The folder is given as 3 separate submissions with an overall grade. The folder is made in groups of two to three people.Written exam with pen and paper.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory assignments which have to be passed to be allowed to sit the exam
One mandatory submission/exercise consisting of three assignments must be approved before admission to the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Guillermo Rojas OrtsHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Andreas SkaareMethod of work
4 hours teaching pr.week: 3 hours lecture + 1 hours of supervision.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Construction physics and house building (BYG210_1) | 5 |
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.