Abstract / Description of output
Tall mass timber structures are becoming increasingly prevalent and, with some now rising as tall as 81m (Abrahamsen, 2017) it is vital to consider design for structural robustness and disproportionate and progressive collapse prevention under accidental actions (Starossek & Haberland, 2012). The Eurocode 1-7 approach (European Committee for Standardization, 2006) focuses on material independent objective-based design. An inherent robustness through alternative load paths (ALPs), primarily catenary action, is targeted through introduction of vertical and horizontal ties. This is a prescriptive approach without the necessary physical basis when introducing novel construction methods.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 15 |
Publication status | Published - 20 Aug 2023 |
Event | 10th International Network on Timber Engineering Research - Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland Duration: 20 Aug 2023 → 24 Aug 2023 |
Conference
Conference | 10th International Network on Timber Engineering Research |
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Abbreviated title | INTER 2023 |
Country/Territory | Switzerland |
City | Bern |
Period | 20/08/23 → 24/08/23 |