Advances in Civil Engineering, 2020 Glued-laminated timber arches are widely used in gymnasiums, bridges, and roof trusses. However, studies on their mechanical behaviours and design methods are still insufficient.
Jiale Zhou +4 more
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Vibrational Modal Frequencies and Shapes of Two-Span Continuous Timber Flooring Systems [PDF]
, 2019 Based on classic vibrational bending theory on beams, this paper provides comprehensive analytical formulae for dynamic characteristics of two equal span continuous timber flooring systems, including frequency equations, modal frequencies, and modal ...
Kilpatrick, Tony, Zhang, Binsheng
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Experimental verification of Hill’s model for wood [PDF]
Archives of Civil EngineeringStructural elements made of wood, are finding more and more applications in construction. They are becoming increasingly popular again due to their ecological nature, as shown by the latest high-rise construction projects.
Jan Pełczyński
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Relationship of structure and stiffness in laminated bamboo composites [PDF]
, 2018 Laminated bamboo in structural applications has the potential to change the way buildings are constructed. The fibrous microstructure of bamboo can be modelled as a fibre-reinforced composite.
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Flexual buckling of structural glass columns. Initial geometrical imperfection as a base for Monte Carlo simulation [PDF]
, 2018 In this paper Monte Carlo simulations of structural glass columns are presented. The simulation was performed according to the analytical second order theory of compressed elastic rods.
Melcher, Jindřich, Pešek, Ondřej
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Seismic resistance of existing buildings with added light timber structure storeys
Građevinar, 2022 In the presented paper, the problem of vertical expansions is treated in terms of seismic resistance of structures with added storeys. A large parametric study has been performed, confirming the impact of different number of added storeys, and the change
Jurij Jančar +4 more
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Behavior of cross-laminated timber panels during and after an ISO-fire: An experimental analysis
Results in Engineering, 2023 Cross-laminated timber has been used in buildings since the 1990s. In the last years, there has been a growing interest in the use of this technology, especially with the adoption of the product in increasingly taller buildings.
Maurizio Vairo +2 more
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The Design of a semi-prefabricated LVL-concrete composite floor [PDF]
, 2012 This paper describes the design of a novel semi-prefabricated LVL-concrete composite floor that has been developed in New Zealand. In this solution, the floor units made from LVL joists and plywood are prefabricated in the factory and transported to the ...
Fragiacomo, Massimo, Yeoh, David
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Scientometric Analysis for Cross-Laminated Timber in the Context of Construction 4.0
Automation, 2022 Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been one of the principal materials in mass timber construction, and now it is possible to find mid-rise and high-rise projects around the globe.
Emanuel Martinez Villanueva +2 more
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Fire analysis of steel frames with the use of artificial neural networks [PDF]
, 2007 The paper presents an alternative approach to the modelling of the mechanical behaviour of steel frame material when exposed to the high temperatures expected in fires.
Anderberg +26 more
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