Introduction to Timber Engineering

The Introduction to Timber Engineering Learning Resource is suitable for students of a Structural Design or an introduction to Structures Unit within a Civil Engineering course, or an Architecture course with a strong structures component.

 

The resource is structured so students learn basic principles first, then move on to more complex concepts. There are plenty of links so students can obtain more detailed information from other pages throughout the website. It is recommended that students review the Materials Learning Resource as this provides important background information on the use of timber in various applications, and the unique properties of timber, essential for understanding the behaviour of timber elements and connections.

 

Using this Learning Resource:

• Nomenclature
• Models

 

General information on Timber Design

• Selection of Timber Members
• Serviceability
• Timber Structures Code
• Modification factors

 

Specific timber elements

• Tension members
  • Serviceability 
  • Strength 

 

• Compression members

  • Serviceability
  • Strength

 

• Bending members –

  • Serviceability 
  • Flexure 
  • Shear and bearing

 

• Combined Actions

 

• Connections 

  • Nailed and Screwed connections
  • Bolted Connections