Course code MatZ5009
Credit points 4.50
Uses of Wood in Structures
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Independent study hours72
Date of course confirmation18.02.2014
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developers
Edgars Bukšāns
Dr. sc. ing.
Kārlis Pugovičs
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Wood advantages are its light processability and applicability of various wooden structures. Some of those designs are furniture items bearing elements in structures, self-supporting structural elements. This course examines the above-mentioned types of wood construction, the establishment of the basic principles, as well as usability.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge about wood as construction material advantages and disadvantages.
• Skills to perform a variety of wood products and product design work, including through the design of the proposed program.
• Competence to find the best, most cost-effective and eco-designed wood product design and performance options.
Compulsory reading
1. Ozola L. Koka konstrukciju projektēšana. Slodzes materiāli, elementu aprēķini (EUROCODE 1, EUROCODES). Jelgava: LLU, 2001. 68 lpp.
2. Thelandersson S., Larsen H. J. Timber Engineering. Chichester etc.: John Wiley & Sons, 2003. 446 p.
3. APA Engineered Wood handbook. Ed. T. G. Williamson. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002. 866 p.
4. Baldwin R. F. Plywood And Veneer-Based Products Manufacturing Practices. Backbeat Books, 1995. 388 p.
Further reading
1. Faherty K. F., Williamson T. G. Wood Engineering and Construction Handbook. Boston, Massachusetts: McGraw-Hill, 1999. 322 p.
2. Noteikumi par Latvijas būvnormatīvu LBN 206-99 “Koka konstrukciju projektēšanas normas”, Latvijas Vēstnesis. Latvijas būvnormatīvi. Rīga : Lietišķās informācijas dienests, 2000.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Holz-zentralblatt. Stuttgart. Germany: DRW-Verlags-GmbH. ISSN 0018-3792
2. Baltijas Koks: starptautisks žurnāls uzņēmīgiem cilvēkiem. Rīga: Meža Mediju centrs. ISSN 1407-6667