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Imaging of Structural Timber Based on In Situ Radar and Ultrasonic Wave Measurements: A Review of the State-of-the-Art [PDF]

open access: yesSensors
With the rapidly growing interest in using structural timber, a need exists to inspect and assess these structures using non-destructive testing (NDT). This review article summarizes NDT methods for wood inspection.
Narges Pahnabi   +2 more
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Reciprocal frame design for large-scale timber construction [PDF]

open access: yesNature Communications
Timber structures are attracting increasing interest due to their sustainability, especially as reinforced concrete proves less durable and more environmentally harmful than expected.
Peiqi Xu   +6 more
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A Timber–Concrete–Composite Edge Connection for Two-Way Spanning Cross-Laminated Timber Slabs—Experimental Investigations and Analytical Approach

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
This paper introduces a method to create a moment-resisting edge connection between two cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. With this connection, two-way spanning cross-laminated timber slabs can be realised, where the span exceeds the manufacturing and
Thomas Stieb   +2 more
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Innovative Structural Systems for Timber Buildings: A Comprehensive Review of Contemporary Solutions

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
The remarkable development of timber construction technologies in recent decades has led to an increase in the number of timber buildings worldwide, including multi-storey buildings.
Miroslav Premrov   +1 more
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Experimental study on the embedment strength of smooth dowels inserted in cross-laminated timber narrow side

open access: yesJournal of Wood Science, 2022
The embedment properties of the dowel-type fasteners is a fundamental parameter that can determine the shear resisting performance of the connections utilized in cross-laminated timber (CLT) structures. To investigate the embedment strength of the smooth
Weiguo Long   +5 more
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Investigation of the Effects of Different Types of Traditional Timber Load-Bearing Systems Used in Turkey on Building Behaviour

open access: yesIconarp International Journal of Architecture and Planning, 2022
Recently historic timber structures in Turkey are unfortunately not given the value they deserve. Although timber structures are unique symbols of our cultural heritage, they are forgotten for natural and human reasons.
Merve Saatci   +2 more
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Conceptual Design of Timber-Wood Concrete-Glass façades

open access: yesChallenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2020
Within several research projects and with the aim to optimize structural performance, energy efficiency and ecological characteristics of structural building components the Department of Structural Design and Timber Engineering (ITI) at the Vienna ...
Alireza Fadai, Daniel Stephan
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Re-Analysis of Historical Data and Model Calibration of Duration of Load Effect on Structural Timber

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
The duration of load (DOL) effect in structure timber refers to the degradation of strength and stiffness that occurs under long-term continuous loading.
Mingyun Zhao   +3 more
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Modular timber structures

open access: yesIOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020
Abstract Related to sustainability movement and minimizing the carbon footprint, timber structures are becoming more attractive. Wood, as main structural material, offers many benefits relate mostly to economic and ecological aspects, compared to other materials as steel or concrete.
Kuda, Daniel, Petříčková, Monika
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Prediction of Maritime Pine Boards Modulus of Elasticity by Means of Sonic Testing on Green Timber

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
Timber buildings are experiencing a rapid diffusion due to their good performance and their sustainability; however, some steps of structural timber production process, such as drying, are energy-intensive and environmentally impactful, and many wood ...
Giovanna Concu
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