Experimental and numerical analyses of full-span floors and component level subassemblies for robust design of CLT floors

Alicja Przystup*, Thomas Reynolds, Thomas Tannert

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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 languageEnglish
Number of pages15
Publication statusPublished - 20 Aug 2023
Event10th International Network on Timber Engineering Research - Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
Duration: 20 Aug 202324 Aug 2023

Conference

Conference10th International Network on Timber Engineering Research
Abbreviated titleINTER 2023
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityBern
Period20/08/2324/08/23

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