Below are the topics that we will cover in class or in the lab each Monday throughout the semester. The course uses a flipped classroom technique, where students learn about the topic on their own prior to coming to class. Required readings and lecture notes are available by following the link to each topic below.

Week 1 (Jan 22): Introduction

Week 2 (Jan 29): Composite Action

Week 3 (Feb 5): Four Species Glulam

Week 4 (Feb 12): SIPs

Week 5 (Feb 19): HOLIDAY (President’s Day)

Week 6 (Feb 26): Plywood vs. LVL

Week 7 (Mar 5): Skateboards

Week 8 (Mar 12): SPRINGBREAK

Week 9 (Mar 19): Truss me! MiniDome

Week 10 (Mar 26): Splices Truss me!

Week 11 (April 2): CLASS CANCELLED

Week 12 (April 9): MiniDome Splices or Term Project check-in

Week 13 (April 17): Hole in one! or Term Project check-in

Week 14 (April 23): TBD Hardwood CLT