Design of Timber Structures

Course content

General wood/timber material properties, material types and strength in compression, tension, and bending.Buckling. Review of design codes; design of structures under combined actions according to Eurocode 5 and Turkish Code in effect (TS647). Contemporary issues (such as glulam, cross laminated timber, etc.).Connection design and nails. Behavior of shear walls and diaphragms. Wood/timber frames, arches, truses, roofs, and bridges. Serviceability consideration such as deflection and vibrations. Moisture and humidity effects, deterioration and protection, fire performance, prefabricated timber structures.