New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference
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April 10-12, 2015, Rotorua, New Zealand
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This paper discusses the design of timber diaphragms, in response to the growing interest in multi-storey commercial timber structures, and the lack of guidance or regulations regarding the seismic design of timber diaphragms...
Hybrid structural systems assembled connecting steel elements and cross-laminated timber panels (CLT) can be a valid alternative to traditional systems in the construction of residential buildings. Such systems can combine the industrialized construction...
New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference
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April 27-29, 2017, Wellington, New Zealand
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With the increasing acceptance and popularity of multi-storey timber buildings up to 10 storeys and beyond, the influence of higher mode effects and diaphragm stiffness cannot be overlooked in design. Due to the lower stiffness of timber lateral load resisting systems compared with traditional construction materials, the effect...
This study investigates the in-plane behaviour of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) floor diaphragms and lateral load distribution within buildings containing CLT floors. Detailed 2D finite element models of CLT floors and buildings were generated in ANSYS, t...
The use of hybrid structural systems formed by combining wood with other materials provides engineers with a wide range of solutions to satisfy code requirements for mid- and possibly high-rise buildings. Hybrid wood-based systems include a wide range of construction methods and different levels of integration of materials and components...
