Building Construction

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The aim of the submodule is to provide an introduction to timber construction.
After an introduction to wood as a construction material, the design principles and individual verification methods for individual load-bearing elements are explained, with a focus on cross-section verifications. 
Based on this, the design, calculation and construction of simple connections and joints as well as the durability and fire protection of timber structures are dealt with.

Formal

  • Compulsory subject Civil Engineers
  • 5. Semester (Winter)
  • Module name: Fundamentals of Structural Engineering II
  • 6 ECTS (4 SWS)

Admission requirements and examination results according to the module handbook and the notice at the department.

Contact

Moodle

Lecture notes, old exams and further information can be found at moodle.uni-kassel.de . The course password will be announced in the lecture.