BS711 THE ART AND TECHNOLOGY OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
| Course Code: |
8540711 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
4(3-3) |
| ECTS Credit: |
10.0 |
| Department: |
Building Science |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Masters |
| Course Coordinator: |
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| Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Timber is a very versatile building material. This course intends to introduce its advantages and timber building technologies such as traditional timber frame methods of Anatolia and contemporary applications in the western world. Timber frame components include foundations and wall, floor, roof framing as well as covering, cladding and insulation materials. Course concludes with the performance to timber buildings in thermal and moisture insulation; structural and earthquake requirements; durability against fire, fungi and insect attack.
