Essays about: "Timber columns"

Found 5 essays containing the words Timber columns.

  1. 1. On analysis of HSQ steel beams combined with a CLT flooring system

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Yasir Zahid; Yasir Zeito; [2023]
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    Abstract : With the aspiration of modern-day society to achieve a more environmentally friendly andsustainable world, several industries of the world are continuously and constantly examiningdifferent possibilities to reduce the climate impact of the world. For the construction industry,this is no different. READ MORE

  3. 2. Building extension through additional CLT storeys

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Charalampos Livas; [2020]
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    Abstract : In the last decade, the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels as load bearing elements have become a usual solution for buildings and structures with an upward trend internationally. This is because CLT has brilliant physical and mechanical properties and it is also an eco-friendly and renewable material. READ MORE

  4. 3. Jointed timber column with glue or nails.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Jiyan Aslan; Marcus Asp; [2016]
    Keywords : Träförband; Spikförband; limförband; Träpelare; Eurokod 5; Timber joints; Nailed joints; Glued joints; Timber columns; Eurocode 5;

    Abstract : På en byggarbetsplats kan man ibland behöva sammansätta två eller flera träkomponenter till en träkomponent med rätt dimension. Det sker oftast genom spikning men det finns också möjlighet att limma ihop träkomponenter ute på en byggarbetsplats. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stability of slender columns - A study of initial curvature and braces influence on a column’s load bearing capacity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik

    Author : Kevin Hailemichael; Björn Liivo; [2014]
    Keywords : Column buckling; Bracing; Building codes; Stiffness; Initial curvature; Imperfection; Buckling shape; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Failures due to instability phenomena will happen suddenly and can cause the whole structure to collapse. It’s therefore in the engineer’s best interest to have a good knowledge about these phenomena. One example of instability phenomena is column buckling, which is the main focus of this thesis. READ MORE

  6. 5. Structural behavior of notched glulam beams reinforced by means of plywood and FRP.

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik, TEK

    Author : Maha Fawwaz; Adnan Hanna; [2012]
    Keywords : glued laminated timber; glulam; notch; finite element analysis; FRP; reinforcement;

    Abstract : Nowadays, timber is widely used in construction industry thanks to its availability and good properties. The use of solid (sawn) timber is not always proper since it is only available up to certain dimensions. Therefore, the so-called Engineered WoodProducts (EWPs) have been introduced to cope with the different design needs of structures. READ MORE