Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AR40249 Timber and masonry engineering |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: EX 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take AR20208 |
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Aims: * To develop understanding in the design and use of structural timber and structural masonry. * To encourage enthusiasm in the innovative design using structural timber and structural masonry in contemporary engineering and architecture. Learning Outcomes: The successful student should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the following subjects, and an ability to apply that knowledge and understanding in engineering design: * Uses of loadbearing masonry. * Materials and components, and properties of masonry. * Design for different loadings. * Vaulted structures. * Composite action, and reinforced and prestressed brickwork. * Stability of masonry buildings. * Uses of structural timber. * Properties of timber and timber products. * Design of different types of timber. * Design of timber connections. * Design of timber structures. Skills: Intellectual skills * Ability to apply the concepts and principles of structural engineering to the design and solution of masonry and timber engineering problems. * To understand taught material - taught Professional/Practical skills * To deal with masonry and timber structural engineering issues in a systematic yet creative way, and to communicate the conclusions clearly. Transferable/key skills * Ability to collect, analyse, synthesise and present technical information. * To demonstrate communication and team working skills. Content: Masonry: * Introduction to uses of loadbearing masonry. * Materials and components. * Properties of masonry. * Design to EC6. * Design for compressive loading. * Design for wind and earthquake loading. Lateral load analysis of panels. * Vaulted structures. * Composite action (lintels). * Reinforced and prestressed brickwork. * Stability of masonry buildings. Timber: * Introduction to uses of structural timber. * Properties of timber and timber products. * Introduction to EC5. * Flexural member design. * Combined axial and bending member design. * Connection design. * Roof truss design. * Stability of timber structures. |