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  1. 1. Global Analysis of a Tall Timber- Concrete Hybrid Structure Subjected to Wind Load : A Parametric Study of Different Hybrid Solutions

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Clara Youssef; Meriam Basilious; [2022]
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    Abstract :   Tall timber structures have received more attention in recent times as building withtimber contributes to environmental benefits in comparison to other building materials.Timber- concrete hybrid structures have become an alternative as previous investigationshave shown that building tall timber buildings implies complexities with regardsto sufficient stiffness and discomfort for occupants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Making the connection : Are post-tensioned CLT walls an economically sound option?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljö

    Author : Jakob Mehlig; Elisabeth Wade; [2021]
    Keywords : CLT; post-tensioned; shear wall; pre-stressed; cost; connections; stability;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to compare the cost of post-tensioned connection systems with conventional connections for the transferal of uplift forces in CLT stabilising walls. The desire for taller timber buildings has increased over time, in part due to environmental aspects but also to meet demands from an urbanizing population. READ MORE

  4. 3. Gottsunda culturehouse

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Nastaran Ravadgar; [2019]
    Keywords : Culturehouse; Gottsunda; Uppsala; Kulturhus;

    Abstract : The purpose of this project was to design a Culturehouse in Gottsunda Uppsala.The new culturehouse in Gottsunda started from a form bearing function concept. It is situated in the heart of Gottsunda centrum Uppsala regioen, where all the public communications and locals meet. READ MORE

  5. 4. Timber Tower: 10 20 30

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Arthur Salonen; [2018]
    Keywords : wood; tower;

    Abstract : Timber Tower: 10 20 30 offers a conceptual structural system for tall wooden buildings. The thesis has been a noumenal design process into the subject of timber towers, where the conceptual system is designed to work in accordance with engineering concepts for tall buildings. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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