Cladding for timber frame buildings
Learn the design requirements of the use of timber for external cladding when it is self-supporting cladding and non self-supporting cladding
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Module: Further topics in timber engineering Unit: Glued laminated timber (Glulam)
Learn on the design process of glulam design according to either BS 5268 or Eurocode 5
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Module: Further topics in timber engineering Unit: EC5 and supplementary standards
Read on the different regulations that have to be in place when designing with timber
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Timber cladding for building refurbishment
Understand the advantages and benefits of refurbishing buildings with timber cladding
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Timber frame building: materials specification
Get to know the details and materials needed for conventional timber frame buildings.
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Module: Introduction to timber engineering design Unit: Limit state design
This document explains the two limit states applicable to Eurocodes design; ultimate limit states and serviceability limit states.
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Module: Introduction to timber engineering design Unit: Limit state design: Worked example: Bearing and compression perpendicular to grain
This worked example covers bearing and compression perpendicular to grain
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Introduction to Eurocode 5
Learn the basics of Eurocode 5 and how it supports structural design when working with timber going through Design > Design principles; and essential application rules.
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Timber Design > Engineer;ing hardware and connectors
Understand the benefits of the different types of connectors and metal plate fasteners used nowadays instead of the traditional carpentry joints.
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