- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduces the limit states design of statically determinate structures comprised of wood. Topics include determination of design load and design of beams, columns, and members in tension in accordance with Canadian design codes.
Domestic fees
$813.67
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the material structure and properties of timber.
- Design simple tension members, beams, columns and connections in accordance with CSA Standard O86 Engineering Design in Wood.
- Explain how the structural elements of a building work together to support the design loads.
- Design the key structural elements in a low-rise timber building subjected to gravity and lateral loading.
Effective as of Fall 2008
Related Programs
Wood Design (CIVL 3171) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of CIVL 3171 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 45100
Dates
Thu Sep 05 - Thu Nov 21
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45100
- Domestic fees $813.67
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Nov 21 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 1750 |
Instructor
Qi Zhang
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *Week 1 & 12 will be in-person on Burnaby campus. Week 2 - 11 will be online on Learning Hub: learn.bcit.ca/ *
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.