CLT shear walls are widely used as the primary lateral force-resisting system in European mass timber buildings. Their design is governed primarily by Eurocode 5, with seismic requirements addressed through Eurocode 8.
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CLT shear walls are widely used as the primary lateral force-resisting system in European mass timber buildings. Their design is governed primarily by Eurocode 5, with seismic requirements addressed through Eurocode 8.
Mass timber is gaining ground as a sustainable alternative to concrete and steel, but its long-term durability depends on design, detailing, exposure conditions, and manufacturing processes.
Steel-to-timber dowel and bolt connections look simple on drawings, but these joints are where “clean” global actions become messy local demands, especially when the connection must carry moment, shear, and axial forces at the same time
MELBOURNE, Australia: SPEC Toolbox (formerly CLT Toolbox), the construction technology platform automating complex engineering for sustainable building materials, has successfully raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The…
Designing screwed timber connections is a critical aspect of modern timber construction, where screws are increasingly used for their efficiency, speed of installation, and structural performance. With the growing adoption…
As mass timber construction continues to gain prominence in the building industry, driven by its sustainability credentials and structural capabilities, the demand for more elaborate and high-strength connections has increased….
Why This Ribbed Deck Blog Matters Ribbed decks are an innovative solution in modern timber construction, offering a combination of strength, stiffness, and material efficiency. However, engineers often face challenges...
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Introduction to Timber-Concrete Composite Floors Timber–concrete composite (TCC) floors combine cross-laminated timber and a concrete slab using shear connectors, allowing them to act as a single unit. The concrete, placed...
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