Timber Based Structures

Course code: 134TBST
Course guarantor: doc. Ing. Petr Kuklík, CSc.
Form of exams: A,EX
Number of credits: 2 credits
Weekly load: 1+1

Abstract(semestr )
Examples of timber structures and bridges. Structural systems and details. Recommended design.
Content 
The course is focused on basic rules for mechanical resistance, serviceability, durability of timber structures made by timber based members in normal temperature and in fire.

1. Timber based structures - general - types, properties, fabrication.
2. I - Beams made of timber based components.
3. I - Beams for floors.
4. Glue laminated timber beams made of two grade components.
5. Timber based walls.
6. Shear resistance of composite panels.
7. Durability, water and fire protection.
8. Cross laminated timber panels.
9. Connections.
10. Construction rules for plate structures in buildings.
11. Timber based materials for glue-laminated timber beams improvement.
12. Illustrations of existing structures.
13. Construction site excursion.
Literature 
Compulsory literature:
[1]  Kuklík, P.: Timber Structures 1, ČVUT Praha, 2007, ISBN 978-80-01-03614-3
[2]  http://fast10.vsb.cz/temtis/cz/
Recommended literature:
[3]  Kermani, A.; Porteous, J: Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5. Wiley and Sons 2013 ISBN 978-0-470-67500-7
Prerequisities 
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Studijní plány 
Předmět je zařazen do následujících studijních plánů:

- studijní plán Civil Engineering (BD2023), skupina Civil Engineering, Optional subjects, 7-8th semester (BD20230700_2), dop. semestr 7 (valid from 2023/24 )