Course details
Module 1 in this course outlines the basic structural components, connections, and structural layouts, as well as site installation for mass timber construction, including safety considerations when handling and lifting mass timber components. Module 2 focuses on the installation of building enclosures for mass timber construction. The building enclosure is a system of materials, components, and assemblies that physically separate conditioned space (interior) from unconditioned spaces (exterior). The long-term performance of the building enclosure relies on effective environmental control, which is a key factor in constructing a sustainable and durable mass timber building enclosure. Modules 3 and 4 give an introduction to fire protection and sound insulation performance for mass timber construction, respectively. In these modules, students will learn about the primary means to achieving fire safety in buildings, building features which affect sound insulation performance, and the difference between light-frame construction and mass timber construction in terms of fire and sound insulation performance. In Module 5, students will learn about the main phases and the roles and responsibilities in each construction phase which will give them a better appreciation of the effort and scope that goes into planning, managing and constructing a mass timber project. In addition to the course content, students will learn about performance of mass timber construction by reviewing several case studies.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in XTMB 1001
Credits
2.5
Cost
$0.00
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of XTMB 1002 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 48725
Duration
Start any time
- 8 weeks
- CRN 48725
- $0.00
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 8 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$0.00
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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This course is to be taken with XTMB 1001 - Mass Timber Construction: Intro to Products, Layouts, Cost Estimation and Digital Project Delivery, as part of the "Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction" Micro-Credential program. Registration into this course is contingent upon successful completion of XTMB 1001. For further information and approval to register for this course, please contact Alyxces Igot at alyxces_igot@bcit.ca. This program is part of a training initiative to provide workers with new skills needed to support a clean economy. It is temporarily being fully funded for Canadian citizens and permanent residents by Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) (resilientcolleges.ca/) and the Government of Canada. Please contact Alyxces Igot for more information and to register.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Module 1:
- Identify the structural components of a mass timber building.
- Describe the properties and roles of structural components in a mass timber building.
- Identify types of connections used between mass timber structural components.
- Describe structural systems and design considerations for mass timber construction.
- Summarize site installation of a mass timber structure.
Module 2:
- Explain how moisture is stored within wood material.
- Describe the moisture tolerance characteristics of mass timber enclosure assemblies.
- Identify the environmental loads that must be managed for a mass timber enclosure.
- Identify critical barriers of mass timber enclosures and explain their respective functions.
- Explain commonly used strategies to address: moisture control, air control, vapour control, thermal control
- Explain the building code requirements for environmental load control and energy efficiency for mass timbers.
- Explain how climate zones impact energy performance requirements of a mass timber assembly, including thermal resistance and airtightness.
- Explain how voluntary energy performance standards can be applied in mass timber construction and list examples of such standards.
- Describe the key characteristics of typical mass timber building enclosure assemblies in terms of assembly layer installation, and enclosure continuity detailing.
- Identify typical cladding attachment approaches used with exterior insulation on mass timber.
- Describe the on-site moisture management considerations for mass timber assembly construction work.
Module 3:
- Explain the difference between British Columbia Building Code and Fire Code as it relates to buildings under construction and post occupancy
- Describe the primary means to achieving fire safety in buildings
- Describe the difference between light-frame construction and mass timber construction in terms of fire performance.
- Describe methods to achieve the fire resistance of mass timber construction.
Module 4:
- Describe the basic concepts of building acoustics
- Explain the acoustic requirements for sound insulation in the British Columbia Building Code.
- Explain the differences between light frame construction and mass timber construction in terms of acoustic performance.
- Explain how building code compliance can be achieved in mass timber construction
- Identify primary building features which will affect the sound insulation performance for mass timber construction.
Module 5:
- Identify the main phases and activities in the design and planning, fabrication, and construction phases of a construction project.
- Describe the roles of various parties involved in the design, planning, fabrication, and construction phases of a construction project.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Mass Timber Construction: Intro to Installation, Building Performance and Construction Management (XTMB 1002) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction
Microcredential Part-time
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