Essays about: "structural timber"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 95 essays containing the words structural timber.
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1. Implementation of Level of Development for BIM Collaboration in Timber Building Subsystems Design: A Case Study of I-Joist Construction Elements
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : Due to time, cost, and environmental challenges, wood has become a more common building material even for more complex buildings. Implementing the concept of Level of Development (LOD) on timber structures could provide a tool for BIM collaboration that may save cost and time, and in the early stages mediate wood as an available building material. READ MORE
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2. Hybrid bridge deck of timber and corrugated steel plates
University essay from KTH/ByggnadsmaterialAbstract : Over the years, hybrid structures composed of timber and steel have become a potential alternative to conventional solutions. Recently, corrugated steel plate (CSP) has become more and more popular in structures such as shear walls and roofs due to its favorable mechanical properties. READ MORE
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3. On analysis of HSQ steel beams combined with a CLT flooring system
University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : 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
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4. Climate and economic implications of structure and façade materials on a building's life cycle performance : A case study of a multi-family building in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljöAbstract : This study has been conducted in cooperation with OBOS Kärnhem. The objective of the study is to assess environmental impacts from different structural and facade materials to find a configuration with the lowest impact, and to assess the economic implications of different structural and façade materials. READ MORE
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5. Novel steel hinge connection for pedestrian timber bridges : Novel steel hinge connection for pedestrian timber bridges
University essay from KTH/ByggnadsmaterialAbstract : This study focuses on exploring a novel timber-to-timber joint using a steel hinge connection (in this work also referred to as door-hinge joint) for pedestrian timber bridges. To conduct the cross-section design of the structural bridge members, a numerical model was developed to determine the internal forces. READ MORE
