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AAR4885 - Timber Structures B

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: 

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Arbeider 100/100 1 semesters ALLE

Course content

Central themes are wooden architecture, site analysis, form, space, the properties of wooden materials, chemical and mechanical protection of wooden materials, static priciples of timber structures and their influence on the architectural expression.

Learning outcome

The course gives the students knowledge in wood as a building material and the structural function of traditional and modern timber joints.

Students develop skills in the use of this knowledge in architectural design.

General knowledge is developed through the study of precedents.

Learning methods and activities

The course gives the student knowledge through seminars and workshops. An excursion is a part of the course. Evaluation is based on a essay.

Compulsory assignments

  • Meet precise and attend at 8th of 9 seminars
  • Presentation in seminar group 1.
  • Presentation in seminar group 2.
  • Confirm read literature with a signed literature list

Further on evaluation

You can not file a complaint against the assesment of the compulsory activities without a letter as grading.
You can register for a re-scheduled examination in the next exam period

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Architecture (MAAR2)

Required previous knowledge

Completed three years basic courses in architecture, bachelor in architecture or equivalent. The course is connected with AAR4565 timber Structures A and will be taken in combination with this.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2019

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Architecture
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Arbeider 100/100 ALLE
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS Arbeider 100/100 ALLE
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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