Design of Timber and Masonry Structures

Course objective

To develop conceptual and analytical skills for designing timber structures and masonry structures, covering timber beam and column design and masonry classification, construction methods and structural behavior.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Structural Timbers
2. 2Joints in Timber Structures
3. 3Structural Elements of Timber Structures
4. 4Masonry Structures
5. 5Design of Masonry Walls for Gravity Loads
6. 6Masonry Structures under Lateral Loads
7. 7Seismic Design and Strengthening of Masonry Buildings
8. 8Testing of Masonry Elements