This include course work for design timber and masonry structure with the following:
1. Design philosophy
a. This includes a summary of the project, assumptions used and references to
design codes/books.
b. Sketches of your final design (you can mark up the existing drawings)
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REFURBISHMENT OF COTTAGE
NG4S118 DESIGN OF TIMBER AND MASONRY STRUCTURES
Student ID : 30067930
Name : Mihiri Nisansala Rathnayake
Submission date: 16/03/2023
,Contents
List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.4 Application of Timber as A Sustainable Building Material .................................................. 9
2.5 Examples of Use ................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 1: Elevation of the cottage ................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2: Material Usage.................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3: The density of structural timber used to achieve a given height of building for
various structural systems ............................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4: Efficiency of Connections ............................................................................................................. 12
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, 1. Abstract
The design project is based on a real-life project, with some alterations to suit the module.
The existing building is a two storey, end of terrace dwelling in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. It is
typical of buildings in the area built circa late 1800s.
The house is to be renovated to bring the property up to modern standards whilst keeping
traditional and appropriate historical features.
Figure 1: Elevation of the cottage
Location and site
The existing house is located with the town of Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.
For design you can assume the following:
• Town location
• 40km from the coast
• 200m AOD
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