Content (Syllabus outline)

• The definition of wooden construction types in architecture and civil engineering 
• The historical overview of wooden construction development
• The division of wooden constructions according to intended purpose and the definition of influential parameters during construction work
• The principles of engineering wooden constructions planning and design
• Construction elements.
• Connections in timber structures – the strength and stability of timber structures
• Wood laminated  timber structures
• Composite structures in combination of timber
• Technical regulations and Eurocode 5 standards
• Building renovation in civil in structural engineering
• Bridge planning ­– characteristics and meaning
• Computer aided construction – software for wooden constructions. Standardized libraries of construction elements
• The meaning of wooden constructions for the environment and living - LCA-analysis
• Energy-efficient building design
• The cost estimate for wooden construction suitability - economic legitimacy

Prerequisites

1. Prerequisites for the work:

Entry in the corresponding year of the study programme.

2. Terms of prerequisites:

-   attendance at tutorials

-   conducted a project

-   colloquium from tutorials. Prerequisite to attend the colloquium is 80% attendance at laboratory exercises.

-   tutorials

-           Prerequisite to access the examination is a positive assessment of lab. work and presentation of a seminar work.