101-0637-01L Wood and Wood Composites
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | A. Frangi, I. Burgert, G. Fink, M. Fontana, R. Steiger |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Comment | Remark: Until HS15 in major materials and mechanics. |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101-0637-01 G | Holz und Holzwerkstoffe | 2 hrs |
| A. Frangi, I. Burgert, G. Fink, M. Fontana, R. Steiger |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Knowledge of characteristic properties of wood as a anisotropic and porous material and their consideration in structural timber design. History, ecology, structure of timber, drying, material properties, influence of moisture and creep. Durability and grading. Solid timber, glued laminated timber and wood composites. Fire behaviour and fire design. |
Objective | Knowledge of characteristic properties of wood as a anisotropic and porous material and their consideration in structural timber design. Knowledge about history, ecology, structure of timber, drying, material properties, influence of moisture and creep, durability and grading. Knowledge about material properties and field of applications of solid timber, glued laminated timber and wood composites. Design of timber in fire. |
Content | Characteristic properties of wood as a anisotropic and porous material and their consideration in structural timber design. History, ecology, structure of timber, drying, material properties, influence of moisture and creep, grading. Durability. Material properties and field of applications of solid timber, glued laminated timber and wood composites. Fire safety and fire design. Case studies. |
Lecture notes | Power Point slides. Further literature. |
Literature | - U. Lohmann: Holzhandbuch, 2. Aufl., DRW-Verlag Stuttgart, 1982 - R. von Halasz, C. Scheer (Hrsg.): Holzbau-Taschenbuch, Band 1: Grundlagen, Entwurf und Konstruktionen, 8. Aufl., Verlag Ernst & Sohn, Berlin., 1986 |
Prerequisites / Notice | Die Vorlesung ist mit einer halbtägigen Exkursion verbunden. Voraussetzungen: Grundkenntnisse der Baustoffkunde |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | A. Frangi, I. Burgert, G. Fink, M. Fontana, R. Steiger |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
Written aids | SIA Normen 265 und 265/1 Taschenrechner ohne Kommunikationsmöglichkeit |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
No public learning materials available. | |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
---|---|---|---|
Civil Engineering Master | Major in Structural Engineering | W | |
Civil Engineering Master | Major in Structural Engineering | W |