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Timber Structures II

Holzbau II

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi
Examiners: Dr. René Steiger, Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi, Prof. Dr. Ingo Burgert, Prof. Dr. Gerhard Fink
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:18

Abstract

Basic knowledge of structural timber design including material behaviour especially anisotropy, moisture and long duration effects and their consideration in structural analysis and detailing. Design, detailing and structural analysis of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.

Objective

Comprehension and application of basic knowledge of structural timber design including material behaviour especially anisotropy, moisture and long duration effects and their consideration in structural analysis and detailing. Design, detailing and structural analysis of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.

Content

Field of application of timber structures; Timber as building material (wood structure, physical and mechanical properties of wood and wood-based products); Durability; Principles of design and dimensioning; Connections (dowels, nails, screws, glued connections); Timber components and assemblies (mechanically jointed beams, trusses); Design and detaling of timber roof structures, buildings and bridges.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Autography Timber StructuresCopies of lecture slides

Literature

Timber design tables HBT 1, Lignum (2012) Swiss Standard SIA 265 (2012) Swiss Standard SIA 265/1 (2009)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Selbstverfasste Zusammenfassung 10 Seiten A4SIA Normen 260, 261, 265 und 265/1Taschenrechner ohne Kommunikationsmöglichkeit
Holzbau I (HS, 1. Semester Master) und Holzbau II (FS, 2. Semester Master) werden als Jahreskurs schriftlich geprüft. Eine mündliche Prüfung über Holzbau II ist nur in Ausnahmenfällen möglich für Studierende, die z.B. wegen eines Auslandsemesters im HS (1. Semester des Masterstudiums) nur Holzbau II besuchen können.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Holzbau II
Hinweis: alter Titel bis FS19 Holzbau I.
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 6)
  • Wed 10:00-12:00 (ER SA TZ)
2 h weekly

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