Search for dissertations about: "timber beam"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words timber beam.
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1. Timber Pile-Supported Embankments : Arching and Reinforcement
Abstract : Reduced climate impact is a worldwide strive today. The foundation engineering industry is continuously searching for more sustainable solutions to reduce resource usage and pollutions directly or indirectly. One such solution is timber piling, as an alternative to the commonly used concrete and steel piles. READ MORE
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2. Benefits of strengthening timber with fibre-reinforced polymers
Abstract : As a material, timber offers a wide range of alternatives in terms of structural applications. The natural defects present in timber are, however, the source of large variations in mechanical properties. READ MORE
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3. Moisture Induced Stress Perpendicular to Grain in Timber Structures
Abstract : Timber structures and wooden element are in general affected by moisture and moisture variation in different ways. Their hygroscopic properties result in adsorption of water when wetted and in desorption when dried. READ MORE
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4. Connections for Timber-Framed Structures - Assembly Properties and Structural Behaviour
Abstract : By tradition, the design and development of connections has focused on the optimization of strength and stiffness. The subject of this thesis is the interaction between the assembly and structural properties of connections for timber-framed structures. READ MORE
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5. Stabilising system for multi-storey beam and post timber buildings
Abstract : For multi-storey timber buildings, the stabilisation against horizontal loads is one of the key issues, which becomes more severe with height. There are a few main concepts utilised to resist lateral forces; shear wall action, diagonal bracing, and frame action. READ MORE