Essays about: "volumetric timber structures"

Found 3 essays containing the words volumetric timber structures.

1. 1. Design for Disassembly and Reuse : Developing an Indicator System for Volumetric Timber Structures Based on Case Studies

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Träteknik

   Author : Sara Khanalizadehtaromi; [2023]
   Keywords : design for deconstruction; design for disassembly; timber construction; disassembly; circular economy; sustainability; volumetric timber structures; structures; DfD; Reuse; Indicator system;

   Abstract : The environmental impacts of the construction industry, and the built environment, as the end product of construction activity, are massive due to the extensive use of energy and resources. Sustainability and circular economy are recognized as the main solution to the existing environmental impacts of this industry and the main approach to the sustainable development of it. READ MORE

3. 2. Embedment Behavior of Steel Dowel in Timber Loaded Perpendicular to the Grain : Influence of Assembly History in Combination with Moisture Change and Cyclic Loading

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

   Author : Mojtaba Khalili; [2023]
   Keywords : Embedment strength; elastic and plastic embedment stiffness; moisture content; swelling and shrinkage; steel dowel; assembly history; cyclic loading;

   Abstract : The embedment behavior of dowels in timber structures, as an essential parameter in the design of connections, is the subject of this thesis. There are numerous advantages using timber structures, including sustainability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. READ MORE

4. 3. Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Wood Exposed to Fire based on Small Scale Laboratory Trials for Finite Element Calculations

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

   Author : Johnny Chung; [2017]
   Keywords : Wood; Cone Calorimeter. Conductivity; Fire; Temperature; TASEF; Finite element method; Trä; Konkalorimeter; Konduktivitet; Brand; Temperatur; TASEF; Finita elementmetoden;

   Abstract : This study describes an approach to determine the thermal conductivity of wood at elevated temperatures. The aim is to be able to use the developed conductivity as input in structural elements in finite element calculations. READ MORE