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801-0717-00L 3 Credits

Grading of timber / Standards for the design of timber structures / Quality and durability of timber

Maschinelle Holzsortierung und Holzbaunormen / Qualität und Dauerhaftigkeit im Holzbau

Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:54:47

Objective

- Showing the importance of standardisation, quality control and grading for the robustness of buildings and for the optimised utilisation of timber. - Discussing different quality criteria in relation with timber application and developing measures to ensure durable and efficient timber construction.

Content

- Causes of grading, methods, statistical background, reliability of buildings, grading procedures in Switzerland and in Europe, potential of Swiss timber, causes of standardisation, overview DIN 1052 / SIA164 / SIA265, com-parison with other materials. - Building damages as a consequence of quality deficits, quality aspects in timber construction, strain factors es-pecially in outdoor application, guidelines and structural concepts to promote a high quality timber utilisation.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handout of summaries and literature.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Maschinelle Holzsortierung und Holzbaunormen / Qualität und Dauerhaftigkeit im Holzbau
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 2 h weekly

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