The current interest and growth of cross laminated timber (CLT) products has spurred interest in the manufacture of CLTs in the United States. The purpose of this paper is to explore the development of CLT materials from southern pine lumber commonly ava...
This study examines if Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) design methods approved for softwood species can be used with hardwood species, specifically low-grade hardwoods. Analytical predictions from researcher-generated computer programs will be compared to d...
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a novel wood building material suitable for floor, roof, and wall assemblies in low- and mid-rise construction as an alternative to concrete and steel. CLTs are considered to provide good seismic resistance, fast erection ...