Courses & Units
Innovative Timber Engineering ENG735
Introduction
In this unit, you will learn about the processes for the design of advanced timber joints and connections to Australian and European Standards. You will also learn to conduct finite element analysis of timber structures and connections and their optimisation through the incorporation of innovative design methods.
Summary
Unit name | Innovative Timber Engineering |
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Unit code | ENG735 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
Discipline | Engineering |
Coordinator | Associate Professor Jon Shanks |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
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Learning Outcomes
- Design advanced timber joints and connections to Australian and International standards.
- Conduct an FEA of advanced connections and composite timber structures.
- Design innovative and composite timber structures to international standards using FEA software
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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not applicable |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG731 Commercial Timber Engineering|ENG736 Residential Timber EngineeringTeaching
Assessment | Assignment 3 (20%)|Assignment 1 (25%)|Assignment 2 (25%)|Assignment 4 (30%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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