CSE 314

CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER
CSE 314: STRUCTURAL TIMBER DESIGN ASSIGNMENT
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Question one

(a) Discuss the factors which influence the strength of timber and explain how the strength of
timber is assessed in practice
(b) A simply supported timber roof beam spanning 5 m supports a total uniformly distributed load
of 11 kN. Determine a suitable section for the beam using timber of strength class C16.
Assume that the bearing length is 125 mm and that the compression edge is held in position

Question two

(a) Discuss the factors accounted for by the modification factor K12 in the design of timber
compression members.
(b) Design a timber column of effective length 2.8 m, capable of resisting the following loading:
(i) Medium term axial load of 37.5 kN
(ii) Long term axial load of 30 kN and a bending moment of 300 kN mm.