Apr 19, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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CE 4370 - Timber Design


Material properties and behavior of structural timber. Analysis and design of sawed timber and laminated timber members. Timber construction analysis and design.

Requisites: CE 3300
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will analyze timber structures using computer software.
  • Students will be introduced to different tree Species & timber grades.
  • Students will learn about engineering properties and behavior of timber.
  • Students will learn how to handle nailed, bolted, and glued connections.
  • Students will review axial member and beam design methods.
  • Students will understand various loads that can impact timber structures.
  • Timber Bridge Design - Loads, Pedestrian Bridges, Vehicular Bridges



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