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Timber Structures II

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi, Dr. Michael Klippel, Dr. Stephan Schilling
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi, Prof. Dr. Ingo Burgert, Prof. Dr. Gerhard Fink, Dr. Michael Klippel
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:32:59

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
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Self-authored summary 10 pages A4SIA Norms 260, 261, 265 und 265/1All calculators having no possibility of external communication are allowed
Timber Structures I (AS, 1st semester Master) and Timber Structures II (SS, 2nd semester Master) are examined in a written exam as an annual course. An oral exam for Timber Structures I is only possible in exceptional cases for students who can only attend Timber Structures I, e.g. due to a semester abroad in the spring semester (2nd semester Master).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Timber Structures II
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HIL E 6)
2 h weekly

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