Architecture (ARCH, ARCC, ARCU, ARCN, ARCS)
Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism
ARCC 4202 [0.5 credit]
Wood Engineering
Introduction to structural design in timber. Properties, anatomy of wood, wood products, factors affecting strength and behaviour, strength evaluation and testing. Design of columns, beams and beam-columns. Design of trusses, frames, glulam structures, plywood components, formwork, foundations, connections and connectors. Inspection, maintenance and repair. (Elective Course) (Also listed as CIVE 4202)Prerequisite: fourth-year registration or permission of the School.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
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