CVEN 5565 - Advanced Timber Structure Design

Design of wood framing systems including beams, columns, trusses, and diaphragms. Wood as a material, framing terminology, connection design, structural composite lumber, glued-laminated members, and plywood are covered. The course will emphasize on preparing students for a career in structural engineering. Prereq: C E 3505, Structural Analysis. Cross-listed with C E 4565. Semester Hours: 3 to 3