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An overview on the seismic behaviour of timber frame structures [PDF]

, 2013
Traditional timber frame walls are an important structural element of many buildings and are usually composed of vertical posts and horizontal beams with bracing diagonal elements.
Lourenço, Paulo B., Poletti, Elisa, Vasconcelos, Graça   +2 more
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Sequencing Finance for Climate Resilience: Instruments, Institutions and Hong Kong's Role in Mobilising Private Capital in Southeast Asia

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates innovative financing strategies to mobilise private capital for climate adaptation, emphasising Hong Kong's role in advancing efforts across Southeast Asia. Using expert interviews and case studies, it addresses two key questions: which financial instruments can strengthen public–private collaboration, and what best ...
Laurence L. Delina, Madeleine Rachel Widia, Olivia Felice Janice Boedijanto, Sharon Feliza Ann P. Macagba, Johanne Rei R. Castro, Rainbow Yi Hung Lam   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

On-Site Risk Assessment Methodology of Historic Timber Structures: The Case Study of Santa Cruz Church

Buildings, 2022
The conservation and repair of historic structures require significant resources. Therefore, it is important to conduct a complete assessment of the object.
Javier Sola-Caraballo, José María Rincón-Calderón, Carlos Rivera-Gómez, José Antonio López-Martínez, Carmen Galán-Marín   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multi–scale modelling of timber–frame structures under seismic loads [PDF]

, 2013
This paper introduces a versatile hysteretic constitutive law, developed for various joints with steel fasteners commonly used in timber structures (nails, screws, staples, 3D connectors of bracket type, punched plates). Compared to previous
Baroth, Juliene, Boudaud, Clément, Daudeville, Laurent, Hameury, Stéphane   +3 more
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Local seismic cultures: the use of timber frame structures in the south of Portugal [PDF]

, 2016
Given the fact that using timber frame structures has proven to improve the seismic behavior of vernacular architecture, as has been reported in past earthquakes in many countries, its preservation as a traditional earthquake resistant practice is ...
A Gonçalves, E Vintizileou, J Mascarenhas, M Correia, N Mendes, R Figueiras, R Langenbach, R Langenbach, RS Vieira, V Cóias, W Rossa   +10 more
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Rebound Effects in Circular Manufacturing: Overview of Potential Rebound Mechanisms Activated by Circular Strategies Across Key Business Processes

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Circular economy (CE) is increasingly adopted by the manufacturing industry to decouple economic growth from environmental impacts by optimizing resource use and minimizing waste generation. Nevertheless, circular manufacturing often triggers systemic responses that diminish or offset their potential environmental gains, resulting in the so ...
Mariantonietta Ferrante, Claudio Sassanelli, Daniela C. A. Pigosso   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbon Reduction Benefits and Economic Performance Analysis of Lattice Structural Systems Utilizing Small-Diameter Round Timber as the Primary Material

Buildings
To address the imbalance between the “ecological advantage” and “economic benefit” of wooden structure buildings, this study examines two structural construction methods utilizing inexpensive and readily available small-diameter round timber as the ...
Ying Wu, Jianmei Wu, Hongpeng Xu, Jiayi Li, Yuncheng Ji   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Study on the characteristics of timber traditional architecture in Yiqian Town

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2023
Yiqian town is a famous historical and cultural town in China, with rich heritage of traditional architecture and diversified architectural forms, which shows the great achievements of Gan style architecture in technology and art.
Ziming Zhao, Kai Ma, Tang Yao
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative life cycle assessment of light frame timber and reinforced concrete masonry structural systems for single-family houses in Luxembourg

Heliyon
The building sector's significant greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption present added challenges to meeting European climate commitments amidst rapid population growth.
H. Eslami, Alireza Yaghma, L. B. Jayasinghe, Danièle Waldmann   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Zero Deforestation Commitments and Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies: An Analysis of Their Role in Mitigating Deforestation

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the role of corporate zero‐deforestation commitments (ZDCs) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) enabling technologies in mitigating deforestation. Drawing on data from 110 companies included in the Forest 500 dataset, the research explores whether sustainability commitments and digital innovation influence firms' deforestation ...
Valentina Beretta, Eugenia Parodi, Celine Buschmann   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source