Learning objectives

Many modern timber construction methods are not yet covered by standards, but are already being used in construction via approvals in individual cases or European assessment documents. After completing this module, students will be able to implement the current state of the art in construction practice, which goes far beyond normatively regulated construction methods. The future state of the art and an outlook on the current state of research are also part of this module. Students learn about new types of contact connections that have been made possible by the continuous development of computer-controlled joinery techniques and master the basic design approaches. They will be able to use and design new timber products such as cross laminated timber and calculate multi-storey timber constructions. They are aware of the increasing importance of hardwood for the construction industry, can use hardwood products in load-bearing structures and design the necessary connections.

Lecture Contents

• Planning and dimensioning outside the normative specifications
• Multi-storey timber construction methods
• Load-carrying structures made of cross laminated timber
• Building with hardwood
• New connection technologies

Lecture notes

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