Semester:

6

Course Code:

CE3120

Course Name:

Design of Timber and Masonry Structures

Credit Value:

2 (Notional hours: 100)

Prerequisites:

None

Core/Optional

Core

Hourly Breakdown

Lecture hrs.

Tutorial hrs.

Assignment hrs.

Independent Learning & Assessment hrs.

20

-

20

60

Course Aim: To impart knowledge in basics of timber and masonry design.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to;

➢    describe the behaviour of timber and masonry as a construction material

➢    assess the loads and identify load paths in timber/ masonry structures

➢    design of timber members and connections conforming to a standard code of practice

➢    design of masonry structural components conforming to a standard code of practice

Course Content: (Only main topics & subtopics)

➢    Introduction to timber as a structural material: Structure of timber, types and properties of timber, failure modes, natural characteristics, durability, preservative treatment and engineered wood products

➢    Design of timber members subjected to tension, compression and bending: Strength characteristics, design resistance, ultimate limit state and serviceability assessment conforming to a standard code of practice

➢    Design of timber connections: Behaviour of metal dowel type fasteners, strength of laterally loaded connections, brittle failure, axially loaded nails

➢    Introduction to masonry as a structural material: Masonry units, types of walls, different types of masonry and strength properties

➢    Design of vertically loaded masonry walls: Behaviour of masonry walls subjected to vertical loads, structural design conforming to a standard code of practice

➢    Design of laterally loaded masonry walls: Behaviour of masonry walls subjected to lateral loads, combined loading, structural design conforming to a standard code of practice

Teaching /Learning Methods:

Classroom lectures, supervised/guided design exercises

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

40%

Final Assessment 60%

Details:

Assignments/ Tutorials    30%

Quizzes    10%

Theory (%)

60

Practical (%)

-

Other (%) (specify)

-

Recommended Reading:

➢    Arya, C. (2018). Design of structural elements: concrete, steelwork, masonry and timber designs to British standards and Eurocodes. CRC Press.

➢    Hendry, A. W., Sinha, B. P., & Davies, S. R. (2017). Design of masonry structures. CRC Press.

➢    Wood, S. (2016). Design of timber structures, rules and formulas according to Eurocode 5. Swedish Forest Industries Federation, Swedish Wood, 2.

➢    Porteous, J., & Kermani, A. (2013). Structural timber design to Eurocode 5. John Wiley & Sons.

➢    Morton, J. (2012), Designer’s Guide to Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures, ICE Publishing.

➢    Draycott, T., & Bullman, P. (2009). Structural elements design manual: Working with Eurocodes. Routledge.

➢    Larsen, H. J. and Enjily, V. (2009). Practical design of timber structures to Eurocode 5. Thomas Telford.