Fire is one of the most severe accidental actions that a structure may experience during its service life. Unlike conventional design loads such as dead,…
Category: Timber
The article explains how engineers interpret different crack patterns in buildings to diagnose structural problems and identify their underlying causes.
Roof structures chart the progress of engineering across history. From primitive shelters to advanced digital designs, each generation expanded the possibilities of enclosing space.
The central objective in heritage engineering is to preserve fabric wherever possible. Floor systems embody original workmanship and character and once lost they cannot be replaced without loss of authenticity.
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 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 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.
In the design of trusses, timber is another alternative that should be considered at the preliminary design stage. When dealing with a small-moderate span, timber trusses are largely economical and the expertise required for fabrication is far less relative to steel solutions
Timber posts are vertical elements, when utilized in any timber frame are principally subjected to both axial compressive actions and bending moments along one or both axes. In other words, a timber post is the equivalent of a column, but in this case the term ‘post’ refers to timber or steel.