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 |
| Unit code | ENG735 |
| 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 |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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. |
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