Timber Structures and Timber ConstructionLaajuus (4 cr)
Course unit code: T300GJ76
General information
- Credits
- 4 cr
Objectives
The student knows the most common structures of Finnish wood construction and their construction methods.
The student can prepare drawings of the most typical exterior wall, top and bottom base structures and detail connections by applying construction drawing instructions. Can draw up a frame diagram and structural technical general section.
Content
Legislation and construction regulations regarding wood construction.
Engineered wood products and wood materials used.
Typical structures and frame systems.
Related structures.
Wooden frame building types (apartment building, single-family house, terraced house, wooden apartment building, public buildings, warehouse buildings).
Physical properties of wooden structures.