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Timber Structures I

Holzbau I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. René Steiger, Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi, Prof. Dr. Ingo Burgert, Prof. Dr. Gerhard Fink
Remark: Students in Civil Engineering must enrol this course as a year course Timber Structures I+II.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:38

Abstract

Conceptual design, detailing and structural analysis of multi-storey timber buildings as well as timber roof structures and halls.

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. Conceptual design, detailing and structural analysis of multi-storey timber buildings as well as timber roof structures and halls.

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 multi-storey timber buildings as well as timber roof structures and halls.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Autography Timber StructuresCopies of lecture slides

Literature

Timber design tables HBT 1, Lignum Swiss Standard SIA 265 Swiss Standard SIA 265/1 Eurocode 5

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
Holzbau I (HS, 1. Semester Master) und Holzbau II (FS, 2. Semester Master) werden als Jahreskurs schriftlich geprüft. Eine mündliche Prüfung über Holzbau I ist nur in Ausnahmenfällen möglich für Studierende, die z.B. wegen eines Auslandsemesters im FS (2. Semester des Masterstudiums) nur Holzbau I besuchen können.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Holzbau I
  • Tue 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 6)
2 h weekly

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