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Content

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Overview

Course Prescription

Advanced topics in timber design such as: shearwalls, diaphragms, special glulam beams, bolted connections, new fasteners, engineered wood products, laminated bridges, inspection of timber structures. Emphasis will be placed on latest international developments. The core skills are taught and accompanied by an individual project in which independent research is undertaken to solve a challenging timber connection problem.

Course Overview

Review of timber design principles and Quick-Connect connections for portal frames, timber rivet connections, connection with self-tapping screws (European screws), structural forms and load paths, timber diaphragms, timber structures with damage-avoidance connectors, timber structures using the capacity design principles.

In class attendance is recommended in order to benefit of tutorials. Students will be required to be able to use structural analysis software (such as SAP 2000 or ETABS) to complete coursework.

Two assignments

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Design project     – Design of a multi-storey timber structure using resilient technology to resist seismic loads (60%)

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 points course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 3 hours of lectures, 1 hour tutorial, 2 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 4 hours of work on assignments.

Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions

Prerequisite : must have completed 1 of CIVIL 451, CIVIL 750

Locations and Semesters Offered

Location Semester
City Semester Two

Teaching and Learning

Campus Experience

Attendance (in person) is expected at scheduled activities including lectures to complete components of the course.\ Lectures will be available as recordings. Viewing of recordings is optional. Tutorial material may not all be available on lecture recordings as the objective of tutorials is to answer student questions.

Piazza is used to supplement the explanation of concepts presented in class, NOT to re-deliver information that has been delivered in the class room. \

Learning Resources

Taught courses use a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas to provide students with learning materials including reading lists and lecture recordings (where available). Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Additional Information on Learning Resources

• Design notes available on CANVAS • Timber Design Guide, edited Dr Andrew Buchanan, Published NZ TIF, 2008 • NZ structural design actions (NZS 1170) • NZ timber structures design standard (NZS 3603) - old• AS/NZS 1720.1:2022 timber design standard• NZ steel structures design standard (NZS 3404) • SAP 2000 or ETABS structural analysis softwares

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.

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You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third-party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

Health and Safety

Students are expected to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Health and Safety section of the Engineering Undergraduate Handbook.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Other Information

No exam for this course

Students are expected to know about timber as a material and able to design timber columns, beams and tension members BEFORE taking this course.

Knowledge and proficiency in using a complex structural analysis software (3D non-linear analysis) is expected to be successful in this course.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Similarly, research students must meet the University’s expectations of good research practice. This requires:

For more information on the University’s expectations of academic integrity, please see the Academic Conduct section of the University policy hub.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about taught courses is made available to enrolled students in Canvas.

Students may be asked to submit assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

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Assessment and Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

CLO # Outcome Programme Capability Link
1 Identify the best engineered timber material for a situation MEngSt - Master of Engineering Studies - Programme Capabilities Analyse and evaluate the impact of professional engineering work to solve complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WA7) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WA1) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions (WA2) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3) Communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences using a range of technologies and formats (WA10)
2 Analyse a complex connection situations and formulate a design solution MEngSt - Master of Engineering Studies - Programme Capabilities Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WA1) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including, measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems (WA5) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions (WA2) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3)
3 Apply loading knowledge to determine design demands on structural elements and connections MEngSt - Master of Engineering Studies - Programme Capabilities Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WA1) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including, measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems (WA5) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions (WA2) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3)
4 Communicate engineering solutions in a clear and detailed manner to allow implementation MEngSt - Master of Engineering Studies - Programme Capabilities Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions (WA2) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3) Communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences using a range of technologies and formats (WA10) Collaborate effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary teams in face-to-face, remote and distributed settings, influencing work and in the service of others (WA9)
5 Develop complex numerical structural model using commercial software to determine design demands MEngSt - Master of Engineering Studies - Programme Capabilities Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WA1) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including, measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems (WA5) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions (WA2) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3) Communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences using a range of technologies and formats (WA10)

Assessments

Assessment Type Assessment Percentage Assessment Classification
Assignments 40 Individual Coursework
Design project 60 Individual Coursework

Additional Information on Assessment

A passing mark is 50% or higher, according to University policy.

It is possible to submit late for the assignments and design project, and the late submission penalty schedule will be included in the assignment and project handouts.

Assessment to CLO Mapping

Assessment Type 1 2 3 4 5
Assignments
Design project

Student Feedback, Support and Charter

Student Feedback

Feedback on taught courses is gathered from students at the end of each semester through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions. Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students. In addition, class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Additional Information on Student Feedback

Students are encouraged to participate in the SET assessment so that the course and its delivery can be improved based on the comments provided.

Class representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Tuākana

Tuākana is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials, one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at Tuakana Learning Communities.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website.

Wellbeing

We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - please see the Support Services page for information on support services in the University and the wider community.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed work is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due. If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter.

Student Academic Complaints and Disputes

Students with concerns about teaching including how a course is delivered, the resources provided, or supervision arrangements, have the right to express their concerns and seek resolution. The university encourages informal resolution where possible, as this is quicker and less stressful. For information on the informal and formal complaints processes, please refer to the Student Academic Complaints Statute in the Student Policies and Guidelines section of the Policy Hub.

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CIVIL 717 - Advanced Structural Timber - Level 9 - V2.8 - Effective From: Summer Semester 2025 (Published: 2025-12-04)