The challenge with point-supported flat slabs is the stress concentration at the supporting points. The small strength of the wood perpendicular to the grain should not reduce the load carrying capacity of the CLT –Panels. Therefore, there are some existing state of the art methods of reinforcement with self-tapping screws, which open up the...
This paper investigates the seismic analysis of multi-story cross laminated timber (XLAM) buildings. The influence of different parameters such as wall geometry, vertical load level, friction and, most importantly, connection stiffness, strength and ductility is assessed. Linear and nonlinear finite element (FE) analyses are carried out on a...
This paper presents a design method for multi-story timber building with consideration of regulatory constraints. The objective is to optimize in the same time thermal, structural and environmental objectives taking into account the industrial feasibilit...
