Essays about: "clt"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 104 essays containing the word clt.

  1. 16. Composite timber structures – Ribbed plate design : Evaluation of existing and development of new design methods

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Cristoffer Mård; [2022]
    Keywords : Ribbed plates; CLT; gamma-method; Timoshenko-method; shear analogy-method; FE-models; RFEM; Abaqus;

    Abstract : Ribbed plates comprising cross-laminated timber slab, CLT, with glulam beams allow for increased span length compared to pure CLT slabs. At the moment the Eurocodes do not provide any recommendations to design a CLT plate or a ribbed plate. There are handbooks for designing ribbed plates. READ MORE

  3. 17. Correlation between measured and perceived impact sound in schools

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Träteknik

    Author : Anton Burwall; [2022]
    Keywords : Acoustics; Impact sound; Impact sound insulation; Walking sound; Walking sound annoyance; Wood; Cross-laminated timber; CLT; Schools; Perception;

    Abstract : This project investigated the correlation between measured impact sound insulation and perceived walking sound annoyance in schools. The correlation was tested by performing standardized impact sound insulation measurements for different floor structures and comparing the measurement results with subjective perception of recorded walking for the same floor structures. READ MORE

  4. 18. Structural strengthening and sustainability improvements of existing buildings – A case study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Pardis Niknafs; [2022]
    Keywords : Building retrofit; structural strengthening; energy efficiency; environmental impact; integrated and sustainable intervention; cross-laminated timber; life cycle assessment;

    Abstract : In Sweden, a large share of residential buildings was built more than 50 years ago. Consequently, old materials, poor maintenance, and corrosion can affect the structural performance of these buildings. Additionally, these buildings do not meet the latest energy efficiency and Eurocode regulations. READ MORE

  5. 19. Lista bridge-house

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Niclas Svanberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Wood; Eskilstuna; Lake restauration; Astacus astacus; Noble crayfish; Leisure culture center;

    Abstract : On the northern shores of the recreated lake apal an isthmus protrudes spanning east and west. A road runs along the isthmus and from its center a leisure and culture-center spans out over the water. The isthmus protects the surrounding countryside from flooding during extreme rainfall as it is predicted by MSB. READ MORE

  6. 20. Measurement Systems for Estimating Imposed Loads

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik

    Author : Cassandra Doggett; [2022]
    Keywords : strain gauge; potentiometer; measurement system; sensor; cross laminated timber; imposed load; live load; design standard; sustainability; CLT; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The construction sector stands for eleven percent of the carbon dioxide emissions in the world WorldGBC (2019). To minimize that impact, the construction sector must take a closer look at improving the sustainability of buildings. READ MORE