Mass Timber Focus Group’s Post

One year ago, I completed my scientific research titled "Effect of Masonry Walls on Framed RC Structures." This study investigates the influence of masonry walls on reinforced concrete structures, with a specific focus on their behavior under lateral seismic loads. The research underscores significant implications for design and construction practices, examining how masonry walls impact stability, displacement, fundamental period, base shear, and the center of rigidity during lateral loading. Here are some summarized results from my study: #Structural #CivilEngineering #StructuralResearch #MasonryWalls #RCStructures #SeismicDesign

From the Concrete General archives: is there anything more beautiful than a newly constructed bridge? Okay, maybe a tropical sunset, but we’re a little biased over here 😂. #maryland #roadconstruction #bridgeconstruction #constructioncompany #highwayconstruction

🌲 Exploring New Horizons in Mass Timber: Yellow-poplar CLT 🌲 New Publication! We are thrilled to share insights from Production and Performance of Yellow-poplar CLT: Part I by Sailesh Adhikari, Henry J. Quesada, and Bond Brian. This groundbreaking research investigates the commercial feasibility of hardwood cross-laminated timber (HCLT), using yellow-poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) as a raw material. By adhering to ANSI/APA PRG 320 standards, the study demonstrates the potential for hardwood CLTs to diversify the raw materials used in mass timber construction. Key findings include: ✅ Mechanical performance exceeding theoretical models (1.22 to 13.33 times higher strength values for 3-ply and 7-ply panels). ✅ Sustainability benefits and market opportunities for underutilized hardwood species. This work paves the way for broader applications of hardwood CLTs, advancing innovation in sustainable construction. With improved mechanical properties and the possibility of standard inclusion, yellow-poplar CLTs could unlock new possibilities in structural design and ecological building practices. Exciting times for the mass timber community! 💡 #MassTimber #SustainableConstruction #HardwoodCLT #YellowPoplar #InnovationInConstruction #TimberEngineering Download the paper here: https://lnkd.in/g_s6MPU7

At the close of the International Mass Timber Conference I am contemplating all of the great conversations I had, wonderful people I was able to see again, or meet for the first time, and all of the amazing new things I learned. It’s impossible to recount them all, but one quote form Andrew Waugh during his panel discussion has really stuck with me. He described Mass Timber projects as “engineering led architecture”. I can imagine out of context that for a designer this might sound like a recipe for something purely functional or lacking expression. But stated in context of a #masstimber structure, you start to understand that the purity of structural expression becomes the origin for beauty. Collaboration at the earliest stage of design becomes key to maintaining that purity. Understanding acutely the structural language so you can write the story of your building as a poem instead of a sprawling novel. This is a strategy that I really hope to explore further on future Mass Timber projects.

Here's an article discussing the recently perceived resilience of tall, mass timber buildings. The OSU Researcher hopes their efforts will allow building codes to be updated to allow for taller wooden structures. https://lnkd.in/gct7ZDe3

Myth-busting week! Timber is not suitable for buildings over two storeys ❌ FALSE! For apartments up to five / six storeys, timber frame is in its element due to how it deals with the disproportionate collapse engineering with which all buildings of height must comply. This can also make it less expensive. Find out more about why - as well some additional timber frame myth busting - here: https://lnkd.in/eXsskATk

Does mass timber reduce construction cost?

Need more data points and more instances of mass timber usage.

I would like to share our new paper entitled, "Blast Resistance of Retrofitted Unreinforced Masonry Arch Bridge with Reinforced Concrete Pavement and Infill Replacement" co-authored by Prof.Dr.Ali Sari. The paper will be available in Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology published by Springer Nature Group. The link to a downloadable copy is: https://lnkd.in/dBVM-zUw

Did you know wooden beams can actually perform better in a fire than metal beams? 🔥 While metal can weaken and lose structural integrity at high temperatures, wood tends to have less damage. Understanding these differences is vital for safe construction and renovation choices! #FireSafety #WoodVsMetal #ConstructionFacts