Design of Timber and Wood-Framed Building Systems

Behavior and material properties of wood construction in structures. Design methodology of timber structural elements and connections. Analysis methods and design process of post-frame and stick-framed building structures for commercial, agricultural, or residential use. Continuous lateral load path and the design of wood diaphragms, shear walls, and anchorage to foundation. Prereq: 3810 or CivilEn 3130; or Grad standing in FABEng or CivilEn; or permission of instructor.