Commercial Timber Engineering unit (ENG731)

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

Unit name	Commercial Timber Engineering
Unit code	ENG731
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Assaad Taoum
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Learning Outcomes

• Prototype multi-story residential and commercial buildings in response to a design brief.
• Design timber structures for fire and durability in accordance with relevant standards.
• Manage an interdisciplinary design project to leverage diverse skills within a team.

Fee Information

Unit fee information for 2027 will be available in September.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KAA110

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning Pre-recorded lecture Online 2 Weekly         Lectorial Online lectorial Online 2 Weekly
Assessment	AT2: Concept design o a mixed-use building (25%)|AT1: Concept design of an industrial buidling (35%)|AT3: Detailed design of a mixed use building (40%)
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.

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