CE4008 DESIGN OF TIMBER STRUCTURES
| Course Code: |
5624008 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. AHMET TÜRER |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 5620224
|
| The course set above should be completed before taking
CE4008 DESIGN OF TIMBER STRUCTURES . |
Course Content
General wood/timber material properties, material types and strength in compression, tension, and bending.Buckling. Review of design codes; design of structures under combined actions according to Eurocode 5 and Turkish Code in effect (TS647). Contemporary issues (such as glulam, cross laminated timber, etc.).Connection design and nails. Behavior of shear walls and diaphragms. Wood/timber frames, arches, truses, roofs, and bridges. Serviceability consideration such as deflection and vibrations. Moisture and humidity effects, deterioration and protection, fire performance, prefabricated timber structures.
