Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Timber Engineering
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR11136
Module leader: Andrew Livingstone
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

2. An Introduction to the Module, Timber and Timber engineering – Andrew Livingstone (AL)3. Ultimate Limit State & Serviceability Limit State and the Basis of Timber Design – Andrew Livingstone (AL)4. Member design: analyse and DESIGN statically determinate timber beams, columns and load-bearing elements – (AL)5. Material Grading, Classification and Mechanical Properties: the material properties of time and how it is classified and graded for structural use – Dan Ridley Ellis (DRE)6. Case Study / Coursework: an overview of a case study with design related coursework activity – (AL)7. Connections 1: The theory of connection DESIGN and Eurocode design principles – (AL)8. Connections 2 / Diaphragm Action: An overview of other connection types such as toothed nailed plates and moment connections and also the design of systems using connections such as wall diaphragms – (AL)9. Engineered and Truss Systems: the DESIGN principles of engineered systems including truss design - Wojciech Plowas (WP)10. Mass timber design: the DESIGN principles – (WP) 11. Massive Timber Systems: an overview of the varying types of mass timber systems and their structural DESIGN considerations – (WP); Engineering Timber Products and Systems: Case study of structural timber use by an invited guest lecturer – TBC12. Fire: fire performance of structural timber systems in the temporary and permanent state – Ivor Davies, Dynamics / Vibrational Performance: theory of the dynamic response of timber systems and vibrational performance – (AL)
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Understand the material properties of timber, how it is characterised for structural use and enhance through re-engineering.

LO2: Understand the serviceability and ultimate limit state design principles of timber structures including durability, dynamics and performance in fire affecting the safety risk management.

LO3: Analyse and design statically determinate timber beams, columns and load bearing elements.

LO4: Describe the behavior and load transfer mechanisms in timber structures.

LO5: Analyse and design structural timber systems.

LO6: Develop creative solutions to open-ended design problems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Livingstone
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures are to introduce and explain topics and to guide students towards further reading or other resources for self-study. This may be supplemented by class discussions, group or individual work and videos.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Within a two-day workshop, you will design and construct multiple full-scale structural systems, create a predictive mathematical model and then test the systems to destruction. This will form the coursework that is worth 50% of the overall module.
Online Guided independent study 168 Guided independent study may involve reading, working on tutorial tasks or reflective exercises, accessing resources discussed in class and working on assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 12 , WORDS= 3000 words Within a two-day workshop, you will design and construct multiple full-scale structural systems, create a predictive mathematical model and then test the systems to destruction. This will form the coursework that is worth 50% of the overall module.
Class Test 50 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hr A class test assessment, in person and closed book. In total, there are four questions you must attempt: question one, then a further two questions. The test duration is three hours. Assessing students’ knowledge of the material delivered in class, including and not limited to: member design, connection design, mass timber design …
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
CTR11136 / CTR11536
 

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