The present research report was written as a PhD thesis (ETH Dissertation Nr. 22815) by Flavio Wanninger and shows the results of a comprehensive experimental and numerical analysis on the structural behaviour of post-tensioned timber frame, in particular with focus on the momentrotation-behaviour of the developed post-tensioned beam-column timber joint using hardwood and the long-term behaviour of the system. The results of the experimental and numerical investigations provide reliable data for the development and validation of calculation models for the design of post-tensioned timber frames with hardwood for vertical and horizontal loads and taking into account the long-term behaviour. The objective of the research project is the development and implementation of post-tensioned timber frame structures into the practice and fits well into the overall research strategy of the institute on the development of innovative solutions for timber structures.
