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 2021
| Unit name | Innovative Timber Engineering |
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| Unit code | ENG735 |
| 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 | Design advanced timber joints and connections to Australian and International standards. |
2 | Conduct an FEA of advanced connections and composite timber structures. |
3 | Design innovative and composite timber structures to international standards using FEA software |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KA110 Engineering Statics (OR ENG103) and KAA108 Engineering Design and Communication (OR ENG101)
ENG731 Commercial Timber Engineering
ENG736 Residential Timber Engineering
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 60 minute lecture weekly, 1 x 60 minute tutorial weekly Labs will be conducted in a 7-days block on campus (at a date to be determined). |
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| Assessment | AT1 - Design Project (Timber Joints) (25%) AT2 - FEA of Advanced Timber Joints:(25%) AT3 - Design Project (Composite Timber Structures) (30%) AT4 - Laboratory Report (or series of reports) on Joints and Connections (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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