Building Construction

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The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the design of timber structures.
Based on the fundamentals of structural engineering, will explain verification methods for load-bearing elements and connections in timber construction.
Topics include in particular the stability of load-bearing elements, connections with mechanical fasteners and the load-bearing behavior of curved glulam beams.

Formal

  • Civil Engineering Elective
  • 6. Semester (Summer)
  • Module name: Basic knowledge of timber construction and introduction to prestressed concrete construction
  • 6 ECTS (4 SWS)

Admission requirements and examination results according to module handbook and notice at the department.

Contact

Moodle

Lecture notes, old exams and further information can be found at moodle.uni-kassel.de . The course password will be announced in the lecture.