Course code BūvZ4070
Credit points 2.25
Wooden and Plastic Structures II
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Date of course confirmation01.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Lilita Ozola
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
In the 2nd part of the study course the knowledge are acquired promoting for skills of rational choice of type of structural system and appropriate design. The tutorials are devoted to the training of skills for design of structural elements and joints of timber structures (mechanically jointed beams, built-up columns, trusses, three hinged arches and frames). General characterisation of structural plastics including specifics of their mechanical properties, and overview on plastic structures (tents, pneumatic structures) is delivered in some lectures.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge and understanding on types of timber structures and behaviour under loads, about hinged and stiff joints between elements, evaluation of bearing capacity and preconditions for design, ensuring of sustainable service of timber structures. Skills: to do good choice for design model of structure, to perform the static analysis for real load combinations, to perform the dimensioning of sections of elements and design of joints. Competence: to demonstrate an ability to put in use the knowledge and skills for good choice of type of bearing structure (girder, truss, portal frame, arch or some space structure) regarding the span to be covered, loads to be transferred and service conditions to be sustained.
Compulsory reading
1. Larsen H., Enjily V. Practical design of timber structures to Eurocode 5. London : Thomas Telford, 2009. 268 p.
2. Timber engineering. Edited by Sven Thelandersson, Hans J. Larsen. Chichester etc.: John Wiley & Son, 2003. 446 p.
3. Becker K., Blaß H.J. Ingenieurholzbau nach DIN 1052: Einführung mit Beispielen. Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, 2006.
4. Ozola L. Koka būvkonstrukciju aplēse un konstruēšana I un II. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 259 lpp.; 2011. 208 lpp.
Further reading
1. Manual for the design of timber building structures to Eurocode 5. The Institution of Structural Engineers, TRADA. London : Institution of Structural Engineers, 2007. 258 p.; + 1 CD-ROM.
2. McKenzie W. M.C., Zhang B. Design of structural timber to Eurocode 5. 2nd ed. Houndmills, Basingstoke; New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007. 508 p.
3. Holzbau-Taschenbuch: bemessungsbeispiele nach DIN 1052. Herausgegeben von Claus Scheer, Mandy Peter, Stefan Stöhr. 10. Aufl. Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, 2004. 390 s.
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.