The key objective of this study is to analyze full-scale fire-resistance tests conducted on structural composite lumber (SCL), namely laminated veneer lumber (LVL), parallel strand lumber (PSL) and laminated strand lumber (LSL)...
During the past few years, a relatively new technology has emerged in North America and changed the way professionals design and build wood structures: Cross-laminated Timber (CLT). CLT panels are manufactured in width ranging from 600 mm to 3 m. As such...
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a promising wood-based structural component and has potential to provide cost-effective building solution for residential, commercial and institutional buildings as well as large industrial facilities. Market acceptance of CLT requires that it meets the applicable building code requirements. CLT elements are used in building systems in similar manner to concrete slabs and solid wall elements, as well as to those from heavy timber construction, by avoiding concealed spaces due to the use of massive timber elements, thus reducing the risk of fire spread beyond its point of origin. Moreover, CLT construction typically uses CLT panels for floor and loadbearing walls, will allow fire-rated compartmentalization, again reducing the risk of fire spread beyond it spoint of origin. ...
Cross-laminated timber (CLT), a relatively new building system of interest in the North American construction sector, is helping to define a new class of massive timber products. CLT is a promising wood-based structural component and has great potential ...
Cross-laminated lumber (CLT), a relatively new construction system for which construction interest in North America is growing, is helping to define a new class of solid wood products. . CLT is a very promising wood-based structural component with high potential to provide cost-effective building solutions for residential, commercial and institutional buildings...
The Fire Test Laboratory of NGC Testing Services (NGCTS) conducted testing for American Wood Council (AWC) on a load-bearing, Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and gypsum board wall assembly to evaluate its fire resistance properties when exposed to fire acco...
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