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Computer-Aided Design of Timber Houses

Course developer

Prior knowledge

Arhi1020, Construction Graphics

BūvZ2048, Basic Theory of Structures

BūvZ3109, Wooden and Plastic Structures I

DatZ2046, Computer Teaching

MašZ2010, Descriptive Geometry, Technical Drawing

Course abstract

The course is aimed to acquiring some skills for computer-aided design of timber frame houses and blockhouses as well using SEMA Software. Students have been acquainted with the main program modules enable for planning the house according to the initial data and architectural conception, and requirements of customer as well, module of structural analysis, fasteners and joining of elements correspondingly to actions predicted, construction materials and technological tools available. After completition of the study course student will have some skills for computer-aided design of timber houses and he/she enable for assessment of advantages and limitations as well

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge and understanding the scope of SEMA Software meaning method of structural analysis and Eurocode conditions covered;
• skills: for design of timber frame house or blockhouse by SEMA Software tools;
• competencies: for evaluation of quality of design project regarding to function of building, actions, materials and technologies available as well

Course Content(Calendar)

1 Introduction. Recognition test on planning of houses and design of stable structure 2h
2 Getting started with SEMA software: modules, tools, options. 4h
3 Creating a ground plan of residential house: 2D model transformable to 3D. 1h
4 Editing of 3D model defining new levels 1h
5 Creating of walls 3h
6 Creating of joist system and floor structure 2h
7 Rafter system and the roof design 4h
8 Stair tools 4h
9 Detail design of floor beams 3h
10 Detail design of joints 2h
11 Design of floor diaphragms and shear walls 2h
12 Export/Import format 1h
13 Visual representation of the building 1h
14 Presentation of individual models and evaluation of effectiveness of SEMA options 2h

Requirements for awarding credit points

Credit test is passed if timber frame house model developed and presented by SEMA Software

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

During practical work student is working on individual 3D model of building

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Credits will be enrolled if the student is able to prove his/her skills defending individual design

Compulsory reading

1. Timber Frame Construction. Revised by H. Twist and R. Lancashire: edited by B. Keyworth. 4th ed. High Wycombe: TRADA, c2008. 263 p.
2. Porteous J., Ross P. Designers' Guide to Eurocode 5: Design of Timber buildings: EN 1995-1-1. London: ICE, 2013. 209 p.
3. LVS EN 1995-1-1+AC+A1:2012. 5. Eirokodekss. Koka konstrukciju projektēšana. 1-1.daļa: Vispārīgi - Kopīgie noteikumi un noteikumi būvēm. RTU https://www.lvs.lv/lv/products/55736
4. LVS EN 1995-1-2. 5. Eirokodekss. Koka konstrukciju projektēšana. 1-2.daļa: Vispārīgi - Konstrukciju ugunsdrošības projektēšana.

Further reading

1. Fritzen K. Holzbaubemessung kompakt: Formeln für die Praxis. Hrsg.: Bauen Mit Holz, Redaktion. Köln: Bruderverlag, 2009. 135 S.
2. Timber Frame: Standard Details for Houses and Flats. High Wycombe: TRADA Technology, 2006. 143 p.

Periodicals and other sources

https://www.sema-soft.de/en/home/

Notes

Optional study course intended for students of undergraduate civil engineering programs, also available for students in other engineering programs, which have basic knowledge in descriptive geometry, mechanics, material science, as well as persons with ability to learn fast