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1. 1. Delamination of Cross-laminated timber and its impact on fire development | Focusing on different types of adhesives

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Eric Johansson; Anton Svenningsson; [2018]
   Keywords : CLT; cross-laminated timber; X-lam; delamination; engineered timber; adhesive; glue; tall timber buildings; timber load-bearing structures; charring rate; NFPA; Paramteric fires; standard testing furnace; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the recent decade, the interest of building taller all-timber structures using engineered timber materials such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) has increased substantially. On the other hand, there’s also a significant resistance and fear concerning the fire safety of buildings with wood-based load-bearing structures. READ MORE

3. 2. Cost Evaluation of Seismic Load Resistant Structures Based on the Ductility Classes in Eurocode 8

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : Georgios Valdemar Drivas; [2014]
   Keywords : Seismic Design; Eurocode 8; Norwegian Annex; Ductility class low; Ductility class medium; Economical Assessment; Precast Structures; Jordbävningsdimensionering; Eurokod 8; Norskt annex; Duktilitetsklass låg; Duktilitetsklass medium; Lönsamhetsbedömning; Prefabricerade konstruktioner;

   Abstract : Most people do not associate Scandinavia with seismic activity and earthquakes; however, there is in fact seismic activity in the region. Although in comparison with southern Europe the return periods of earthquakes with large magnitudes are quite long, itis critical to consider earthquake impact when designing structures. READ MORE