Introduction to structural design in timber. Properties, anatomy of wood, wood products, factors affecting strength and behaviour, strength evaluation and testing. Design of columns, beams and beam-columns. Design of trusses, frames, glulam structures, plywood components, formwork, foundations, connections and connectors. Inspection, maintenance and repair. (Elective Course). Also listed as CIVE 4202. Prerequisite(s): fourth-year registration or permission of the School.Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
