Course code BūvZ5022
Credit points 6
Wooden Materials and Structures
Total Hours in Course162
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Independent study hours98
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
prof.
Lilita Ozola
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
This course brings together the latest developments in timber engineering. The core units for the course are: new wood materials and products, new fastener types and research of behaviour of joints, stress-strain analysis of heavy loaded elements, contemporary timber structures. Design topics will be taught in accordance with structural Eurocodes, which provides specialist knowledge and technical competences; as well as emphasising on the discussion and decision making skills when problem needs to be solved.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge and understanding on contemporary approach to developments in wood materials and products using effective investigation methods. Skills: for analytical and experimental research of stress-strain relationships and behaviour of joints. Competence: to demonstrate an ability to put in use the knowledge and skills for problem solving in structural timber design and research.
Compulsory reading
1. Timber engineering. Edited by Sven Thelandersson, Hans J. Larsen. Chichester etc.: John Wiley & Son, 2003. 446 p.
2. Dinwoodie J. M. Timber, its nature and behaviour. 2nd edition. London: New York : Taylor & Francis, 2000. 257 p.
3. Bodig J., Jaune B.A. Mechanics of wood and wood composites. Reprinted Edition (Originally published 1982) Malabar, Florida: Krieger Publishing Company, 1993. 712 p.
4. Wood engineering and construction handbook. Keith F. Faherty, ed., Thomas G. Williamson, ed. Boston, etc. : McGraw-Hill, 1999. 897 p.
Further reading
1. WCTE 2010 Conference Proceedings. 11th World Conference on Timber Engineering. June 20-24, 2010, Riva del Garda, Trento, Italy Pieejams: http://www.wcte2010.org/
2. WCTE 2008 Conference Proceedings. 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering. June 2-5, 2008, Miyazaki, Japan
3. WCTE 2006 Conference Proceedings. 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering. Portland, OR, USA - August 6-10, 2006. Editors D.A.Bender, D.S.Gromala, D.V.Rosowsky.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Bauen mit Holz ISSN: 0005-6545
2. The Structural Engineer The Structural Engineer: Structural Engineering Magazines [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 01.03.2012.]. Pieejams: http://www.thestructuralengineer.info/?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=30
3. Latvijas Būvniecība: ceļvedis būvniecības nozares virzītājiem. Rīga: Lilita. ISSN 1691-4058.