Design of Timber Structures (CIVL4334)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
4 Contact hours
Prerequisite
CIVL3340
Recommended prerequisite
CIVL2340
Restricted
Students wishing to enrol in the External offering must contact the School (studentenquiries@civil.uq.edu.au) for permission to enrol
Assessment methods
Assignments; Final Examination
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
A course on the design of timber structures for students looking towards a career in Structural Engineering. The course covers: understanding timber properties, timber micro structure, engineering design with wood (material strength used in design, compression, tension, bending), connection design, engineered wood products, designing for fire resistance, designing for durability.
