Residential Timber Engineering unit (ENG736)

Introduction

This unit extends your knowledge learnt in ENG321 and focuses on the design of aspects of advanced timber structures such as timber-framed multi-storey residential or commercial buildings. Students will extend prior knowledge of design actions based on current Australian design standards and to evaluate the fire safety and serviceability performance in terms of deflection and vibration of a timber building structure.

Summary

Unit name	Residential Timber Engineering
Unit code	ENG736
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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse engineering design actions through applying Australian and international Design Standards
• Design timber structures and connections for residential applications in accordance with Australian and international standards
• Optimise the design of timber structures in response to evolving climatic conditions and environmental requirements

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KAA110

Teaching

Assessment	Optimisation Report (20%)|Weekly Quizzes (20%)|Design and Optimisation of a Timber Structure - PART 1 (30%)|Design and Optimisation of a Timber Structure - PART 2 (30%)
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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