Essays about: "timber-framed"

Found 4 essays containing the word timber-framed.

1. 1. Statistical analysis of firefighting and damage caused by fire in mid-rise timber-framed residential buildings compared to other construction types

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Thomas Berg; [2021]
   Keywords : Statistical analysis; timber-framed; residential; firefighting; damage caused by fire; PRONTO; NFID; linear regression; summary statistics; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The contribution of greenhouse gas emissions in the production of construction materials has sparked a new interest and recent changes in building regulations regarding the use of renewables like wood as the main component in load-bearing elements. Recent regulation changes focus on allowing taller timber structures which bides the question of how to adequately maintain an acceptable level of fire protection considering the characteristically flammable properties of wood-based products. READ MORE

3. 2. Temperature distribution in air tight cavities of steel framed modular buildings when exposed to fire

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Elin Bergroth; Greta Torstensson; [2019]
   Keywords : Cavities; fire furnace; fire test; modular building; steel; TASEF; Brandugn; brandtest; hålrum; modulbyggnader; stål; TASEF;

   Abstract : A common way to construct large buildings is by assemble prefabricated modules around a load bearing steel construction. However, if a fire occurs these buildings can be subject to a rapid fire spread due to its cellular nature. READ MORE

4. 3. Design of an Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) House in Waikuku Beach, New Zealand

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Guillaume Bournique; [2016]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 caused significant damage to the Christchurch building stock. However, it is an opportunity to build more comfortable and energy efficient buildings. READ MORE

5. 4. Investigation of impact sound behaviour in light weight floor constructions - A market survey and finite element analysis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk akustik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

   Author : Fanny Sandberg; [2016]
   Keywords : intermediate floor; acoustics; impact sound; höga trähus; bjälklag; akustik; Stegljud; Ljud; wood; wooden high rise building; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In the last years, the interest in high-rise timber framed building has gone up resulting in an increased demand for good solutions regarding sound insulation. Due to the worldwide growing interest in environmental issues, it has become of greater importance for companies to find ways to take care of their residue, instead of throwing it away. READ MORE