CE 4530 - Structural Design - Timber (2)

Design of wood structures. Identification of standard wood construction assemblies and associated design load requirements. Design of wood structural elements including sawn lumber, glue laminated beams, and plywood to accommodate axial, bending and combined actions. Design of typical dowel connections (nails, bolts, lag screws). Design of a complete force-resisting system to accommodate vertical and lateral loads.

Prerequisite(s): ETC 311, CE 304, or CE 3501; CE 305L or CE 3501L; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
Corequisite(s): CE 4530L.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course