Study Guide

Objective

In demanding and exceptionally demanding structural design:

The student is able to apply
- types of joints for different wood products
- fire dimensioning methods

The student is able to take into account
- operation of connector groups as a whole
- the effect of the stiffness of the joint on the structure
- the effect of carbonising components on the performance of the joints

The student is able to calculate and examine
- dimensioning of the shear-loaded nail joint
- dimensioning of the shear-loaded screw connection
- dimensioning of the axially loaded screw connection
- dimensioning of the corner plate joint
- dimensioning of the glue bar connection
- dimensioning of the "board joint"
- fire dimensioning

The student is able to identify
- mechanical operation of joints
- joints breakage
- weaknesses and strengths of joints
- the effect of joints on wood cracking
- the effects of combining different materials on wood cracking
- the effect of the joints on the acoustics

Content

Shear-loaded pin joints (wood-wood)
Shear-loaded pin joints (wood-steel)
Axially loaded pin joints (wood-wood)
Angle plate joints
Glue rod connection
“Board joint”
Dimensioning in the event of an accident

Location and time

Lectures held in the autumn term 2025. The course is carried out as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place.
Lectures on Wednesdays at 15.00-18.00: 10.9, 17.9, 24.9, 1.10, 8.10.2025.

Materials

- lecture notes
- material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures combined with exercises once a week.
Mandatory homework that encourages you to calculate and provides a routine for solving mechanical problems.

The content and program of the course, working methods and requirements are described in more detail in the weekly plan, which is available in the Moodle course.

Exam schedules

The grade of the course is based on the four homework assignments. 40% of the points must be obtained from the homework in order for the course to be considered completed. If separately agreed on, the course may include a retake exam.

Completion alternatives

The grade of the course is based on the four homework assignments. 40% of the points must be obtained from the homework in order for the course to be considered completed. If separately agreed on, the course may include a retake exam.

Student workload

Attendance at lectures is not mandatory.

Students are expected to attend each lecture in order to be able to complete the course.

The course has a steady load due to homework. Every homework and lecture requires preparation.

Further information

Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset, to be able to participate in this course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset, to be able to participate in this course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not shown sufficient basic knowledge of the subject. That is, the student completes less than 40% of the total points in the homeworks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Course grades 1-5 are based on the homework result. The course is graded according to a linear grading scale. 40% of the total number of points in homeworks are required to pass the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Course grades 1-5 are based on the homework result. The course is graded according to a linear grading scale. 40% of the total number of points in homeworks are required to pass the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Course grades 1-5 are based on the homework result. The course is graded according to a linear grading scale. 40% of the total number of points in homeworks are required to pass the course.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equal