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Structural Design of Tall Mass Timber Buildings
Athens Journal of Τechnology & EngineeringFollowing the Industrial Revolution, the construction of tall buildings has surged as a means of utilizing dense urban lands more efficiently. Previously, iron/steel and reinforced concrete were the primary structural materials used in tall buildings.
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Ambient vibration testing and modal analysis of multi-storey cross-laminated timber buildings
, 2014 The ambient movement of three multi-storey cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings have been measured and used to determine natural frequencies, mode shapes and damping ratios.
Bolmsvik, Åsa, +6 more
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The increase in the world population results in higher urbanization, which poses a significant challenge due to the substantial contribution of construction industry to greenhouse gas emissions.
Hegeir, Osama Abdelfattah Shawky Aly
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Low Frequency Impact Sound in Timber Buildings : Simulations and Measurements
, 2016 An increased share of construction with timber is one possible way of achieving more sustainable and energy-efficient life cycles of buildings. The main reason is that wood is a renewable material and buildings require a large amount of resources. Timber
Kari, Leif, +2 more
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Perceptions of Multi-Story Wood Buildings: A Scoping Review
BuildingsThe construction sector contributes significantly to global greenhouse gases, accounting for 39% of worldwide emissions. Multi-story wood buildings (MSWBs) present a sustainable alternative to traditional emissions-intensive construction materials like ...
Arati Paudel +4 more
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Case Studies in Thermal EngineeringEvaluating the thermal performance and carbon reduction potential of hybrid cross-laminated timber (CLT) buildings for mid-to high-rise residential apartments in the Korean climate, this case analysis considers the impact of building shapes and ...
Yujin Kang, Sumin Kim
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This repository contains a collection of data on 99 contemporary multi-storey timber building projects in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), designed and planned between 2004 and 2021, and the stakeholders involved in their design and ...
Menges, Achim, Svatoš-Ražnjević, Hana
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Investigations Into Structural Robustness of Mass Timber Buildings
Mass timber buildings, constructed with engineered wood products, such as Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam), and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), are gaining international popularity. Despite this trend, the robustness level and
Soleimani, Sahman
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An Assessment of the Behaviour of Ceiling Beams of Different Structure
Applied SciencesThe article focuses on floor composite beams used in buildings. Within the scope of the conducted analytical and numerical studies, the authors compared the typical solution—namely, the T-shaped reinforced concrete beam—with various types of composite ...
Katarzyna Ciesielczyk +7 more
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An investigation into the strength properties of reclaimed timber joists
This research was designed to investigate the mechanical properties of timbers reclaimed from demolition, with the aim of generating a visual grade and model expression to grade these materials for structural reuse.
Smith, Michael J.
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