Launceston
Introduction
In this unit, you will learn about the processes for the design of engineered timber structures used in multistory and commercial buildings in compliance with the relevant Australian and International Standards. You will also learn about the design of timber structures for durability and fire.
Prior knowledge of engineering design is assumed.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Commercial Timber Engineering |
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| Unit code | ENG731 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Assaad Taoum |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Prototype multi-story residential and commercial buildings in response to a design brief. |
2 | Design timber structures for fire and durability in accordance with relevant standards. |
3 | Manage an interdisciplinary design project to leverage diverse skills within a team. |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KAA110 Engineering Statics
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 60 minute lectures weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | AT1 - Building Concept Design (35%) AT2 - Fire and Durability Design Project (25%) AT3 - Interdisciplinary Design Project (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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