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Nondestructive Strength Grading of Structural Timber
Acta Polytechnica, 2000 The paper is concerned with the investigation of the use of non-destructive testing methods for the grading of structural timber and for the determination of the performance of structural timber elements.
P. Kuklík, A. Kuklíková
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BuildingsTimber–steel hybridisation offers a balanced approach by capitalising on the high strength-to-weight ratio and sustainability of the timber while also benefiting from the high stiffness and ductility of the steel, contributing to the improved performance
Abdulaziz Abdulmalik +4 more
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The Hidden Costs of Coffee Production in the Eastern African Value Chains
Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT There is increasing recognition that significant hidden costs associated with agrifood systems are not reflected in market prices. Coffee is among the three most traded agricultural commodities in the world and supports the livelihoods of more than 30 million smallholder households.
Annet Adong +3 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As global conservation efforts intensify, balancing environmental protection with social sustainability has become increasingly urgent. This study employs a comparative case study approach to examine two natural resource management interventions in northern Benin: one led by African Parks in an insecure zone, and another by TMG Research in a ...
Ramoudane Orou Sannou +1 more
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Effect of shear wall type on seismic performance of steel-wood hybrid structure
上海师范大学学报. 自然科学版Hybrid steel frame and timber shear wall structure was a green and low-carbon structural system suitable for multi-story buildings. Timber shear walls could be divided in two types:light wood-framed shear wall and mass timber shear wall. A basis could be
DONG Hanlin +3 more
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The increasing use of wood and wood‐based composites in construction reflects a global shift toward renewable materials that support sustainable development objectives, including carbon reduction and responsible resource use. While wood offers substantial environmental benefits compared to conventional materials such as concrete and steel, its
Qaisar Munir +2 more
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Impact of clause 5.3.2 in EN384:2010 on grading of timber - Report to UKTGC 18/05/2011 [PDF]
Report to the UK Timber Grading Committee This report outlines the issues related to the application of clause 5.3.2 in EN384:2010 “Structural timber - Determination of characteristic values of mechanical properties and density” which is used in the ...
Ridley-Ellis, Daniel
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Illegal gold mining has emerged as a major sustainability threat in the Amazon, eroding Indigenous rights, forest integrity, and climate mitigation efforts. This study examines how international market incentives relate to the expansion of illegal mining and associated deforestation within the Yanomami Indigenous Territory (YIT) from 2008 to ...
Shirléia Lago Santos +2 more
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Reusing Timber for a Circular, Low-Carbon Future: Challenges and the Path Forward
BioResourcesLoad-bearing timber is usually not reused in a second structural application after its first service life, not due to proven inadequacy, but largely because prevailing standards recognize only first-use material.
Mohammad Derikvand
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper presents a comprehensive policy framework for achieving Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 9 and evaluates the EU's carbon neutrality target for 2050. In this context, the effects of renewable energy consumption, energy R&D budget, energy taxes, and economic growth on the carbon footprint are examined for nine selected EU countries
Oguzhan Bozatli +3 more
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