Competence Goal

Many modern timber structure methods are not yet covered by standards, but are already 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. Research projects and results relevant to construction practice are presented and discussed, with further developments in connection technology being particularly relevant. Students 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. A further competence upon completion of the module is the ability to read and analyze English technical texts and to summarize them coherently and critically. A small specialist article is written in English as group work and presented in English. At the end of the course, there will be guest lectures from the field, which will help students to understand how complex projects in timber structures can be implemented.

Content

• Planning and dimensioning outside the normative specifications
• Building with hardwood
• Novel connection technologies
• Insights into construction-relevant research in timber construction
• Preparation of a paper assignment in English