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MIB4201

Composite wood components and structures

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement Project assignment - See course description

About

About the course

Course content

The course includes advanced topics within the wood-based composite materials and the building technology for timber construction. Application and design of CLT, glulam and wood-concrete composite as construction components and elements in various types of timber constructions will be addressed. Building technology and structural design of the timber constructions will be discussed.

Learning outcome

The candidate:

  • will gain a deep understanding of the wood-based composite materials and their applications in various types of timber constructions.
  • Will be able to understand the basic principles within building technology for timber structures for increased sustainability and economic efficiency in the construction industry.
  • Will have good knowledge of the structural design of the timber constructions and will be able to apply their skills and choose appropriate methods for simulation and analysis of the timber constructions.

Learning methods and activities

The form of learning is essentially lectures, project work and exercises.

If less than 6 students take the course, it will mainly be conducted as guided self-study.

Communication between tutor and student is organized through a digital learning platform.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments - See course description

Further on evaluation

The grades are set based on delivered project. Details regarding the project deliveries will be described in the project description that will be published in the course. If failed, new project assignment has to be delivered according to agreement with course coordinator.

Up to 4 mandatory assignments must be delivered according to plan and approved.

There may be up to 6 compulsory seminar days. Compulsory seminar days will be specified in a course plan distributed at the beginning of the semester.

To have access to the exam/project delivery, the mandatory requirements must be approved.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Building Informatics and Wood Constructions (MIBIT)

Course materials

To be announced at semester start

Subject areas

  • Building Technology
  • Building and construction technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Project assignment - See course description
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Project assignment - See course description
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment