UCL - Design of wood structures

[AUCE2183]

[20h] 2 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Eli Schmit

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

Provide further knowledge as to the specific technology of each structure wood, especially for joints and design of elements.

Main themes

From the basic knowledge of mechanics, structure, computer material and design, develop the methods of analysis of wood structures.

Content and teaching methods

Design of wood structures.
Materials: wood - Reliabililty - Sizing of building elements - Fire resistance of wood elements - Load-bearing structures.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Fundamentals of statics - Mechanics of solids and materials - Structural analysis - Fundamentals of reinforced concrete.

Available only in French.

Evaluation of the exercises done during the semester. At the end of the semester, oral examination devoted to practical applications and theoritical aspects.