Mass Timber Construction Systems

~60 min · 15 stations

Start reading — Station 01

Conductor

The Conductor

All aboard the timber express! We are moving from the forest floor to the skyline. Keep your eyes on the load paths as we climb.

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Define mass timber construction systems

Station 01: Introduction to Mass Timber▶

• Identify traditional heavy timber methods

Station 02: Historical Wood Context▶

• Evaluate carbon sequestration in buildings

Station 03: Sustainability Benefits▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Analyze CLT panel manufacturing processes

Station 04: Cross Laminated Timber▶

• Identify glulam beam structural properties

Station 05: Glue Laminated Beams▶

• Examine steel connector hardware usage

Station 06: Structural Connections▶

• Assess fire resistance in mass timber

Station 07: Fire Safety Standards▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Trace vertical loads through timber frames

Station 08: Load Path Analysis▶

• Evaluate building stability against wind

Station 09: Lateral Force Resistance▶

• Solve noise issues in wood buildings

Station 10: Acoustics and Vibrations▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Outline offsite construction assembly benefits

Station 11: Prefabrication Logistics▶

• Identify crane and lifting requirements

Station 12: Site Installation Methods▶

• Compare material costs against concrete

Station 13: Cost Estimation Factors▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Predict growth of tall wood cities

Station 14: Future Urban Trends▶

• Synthesize structural and aesthetic goals

Station 15: Integrative Design Project▶

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