Fire exposes the weaknesses of materials, turning concrete brittle, steel soft, and timber vulnerable
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Roof structures chart the progress of engineering across history. From primitive shelters to advanced digital designs, each generation expanded the possibilities of enclosing space.
This article explores the major updates that affect structural engineers working on timber frame designs. It focuses on shear transfer mechanisms, racking wall performance, enhanced connection modelling, and service life provisions.
This article explores the diverse types of EWPs, their applications, and their advantages. Visual references to product forms and applications highlight how EWPs are reshaping timber construction.
This article explores into the principles, design considerations, and practical implementation of glued-in rod connections, culminating in a comprehensive worked example.
This latest article provides a more detailed introduction to the applications and use of CLT as a structural timber product.
This article discusses the design of timber connections to Eurocode 5. It contains worked example illustrating the design of screw connections.
This article offers guidance and recommendations on the design of timber buildings with respect to fire safety in modern timber buildings Fire safety in modern…
This article concerns the design of cross laminated timber floor, a floor made by stacking multiple layers of wood boards in alternating directions, which are then bonded together using a strong adhesive.
Despite timber being one of the earliest structural materials around and its globally recognized status for sustainability, the tallest Timber building is still the 18-Storey building at the University of British Columbia, why?