This study addresses the enhancement of material efficiency and reduction in brittleness in timber-to-concrete adhesive connections for beam-type timber and timber-concrete composite panels. The research explores the potential benefits of adding long...
The current study investigates the influence of timber-to-concrete connection types on the behaviour of timber–concrete composite (TCC) structures employing metal web timber joists. Two groups of laboratory specimens were prepared, each compris...
Timber–concrete composite structure is a type of efficient combination form composed of concrete floors and timber beams or floors through shear connectors, and shows good application potential in the floor system of timber buildings. The long-...
To investigate the mechanical behavior and damage mechanism of notch–stud connectors in timber–concrete composites under fatigue loading, fifteen push-out specimens in five groups were designed with load cycles as the key variable. Fatigu...
Timber-concrete composite structures are innovative structural systems which have become the subject of extensive research and practical usage, primarily due to their attractive mechanical properties. This article deals with the experimental procedur...
In the construction of modern multi-storey mass timber structures, a composite floor system commonly specified by structural engineers is the timber–concrete composite (TCC) system, where a mass timber beam or mass timber panel (MTP) is connected to...
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of a simplified design methodology for timber–concrete composite roof and floor structures employing metal web beams, also known as posi-joisted beams, easi-joist, or open web joists, validated throu...
In this study, an analytical approach is introduced for predicting the bending behavior of a timber–concrete composite (TCC) beam subjected to a mechanical load and a non-uniform temperature field, in which the orthotropy of timber as well as i...
This study investigates the mechanical behaviour of timber–concrete composite (TCC) floor members with an innovative adhesive connection reinforced by granite chips, glass fibre yarn net in the epoxy adhesive layer, and polypropylene (PP) fibre...
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in timber–concrete composite (TCC) floors as a sustainable structural solution. Until now, only a few studies have investigated the demounting of TCC floors, which is essential to increase...
Timber–concrete composite (TCC) systems join the positive aspects of engineered wood products (good seismftaic behaviour, low thermal conductivity, environmental sustainability, good behaviour under fire if appropriately designed) with those of...
With the growing importance of the principle of sustainability, there is an increasing interest in the use of timber–concrete composite for floors, especially for medium and large span buildings. Timber–concrete composite combines the bet...
Screwed connections are widely adopted in timber–concrete composite (TCC) structures. Owing to the diverse connection configurations and complex shear mechanisms, existing empirical models or theoretical formulas cannot accurately and efficient...
Timber hybridization with concrete is a rising widespread strategy to obtain members with a structural performance comparable to traditional ones—e.g., RC members—but characterized by a greater sustainability potential thanks to the prese...
Design for deconstruction (DfD) considers the end-of-life scenario of buildings at an early design stage to ensure that these buildings (or parts of the buildings) can be deconstructed without unproportional effort and material loss. After deconstruc...
Due to the low density and stiffness of wood, traditional timber floor systems are prone to producing large vibration responses. By combining timber beams with concrete floors, timber–concrete composite (TCC) floor systems show stronger bearing...
The growing demand for sustainable construction has encouraged the use of composite beams combining timber or bamboo with concrete to optimize structural performance and reduce environmental impact. These hybrid systems, widely used in new constructi...
Timber–concrete composite (TCC) floors are gaining popularity in sustainable construction due to their enhanced stiffness and structural efficiency. However, excessive vibrations, particularly those induced by human activity, pose significant c...
The solution of timber-to-concrete composite (TCC) floors represents a well-established construction technique, which is consistently used for both the retrofitting of existing timber floors and the realization of new diaphragms. The success of TCC f...
One of the limitations of using glued connections in practice is related to the need for connection quality control. Still, the need for the non-destructive quality control of finished products to determine the compliance of the developed structure w...
Timber–concrete composite (TCC) structural systems are characterized by the combination of timber and concrete, which are connected to transmit shear forces between the two elements. In addition, to achieve an efficient connection, the slip bet...
A timber–lightweight−concrete (TLC) composite beam connected with a ductile connector in which the ductile connector is made of a stainless−steel bolt anchored with nuts at both ends was proposed. The push−out results and bending performance of the T...
Timber–concrete composites are established structural elements to combine the advantageous properties of both materials by connecting them. In this work, an innovative flexible adhesive connection in different configurations is investigated. Lo...
Quality assessment of stiffness and load-carrying capacity of composite connections is of great importance when it comes to designing timber–concrete composite structures. The new European regulation intended explicitly for timber–concret...
In this research, experimental research and finite element modelling of glulam-concrete composite (GCC) beams were undertaken to study the flexural properties of composite beams containing timber board interlayers. The experimental results demonstrat...
This paper introduces a method to create a moment-resisting edge connection between two cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. With this connection, two-way spanning cross-laminated timber slabs can be realised, where the span exceeds the manufacturing...
Timber–concrete composite (TCC) systems present a viable alternative to conventional timber or reinforced concrete systems. TCC leverages the advantages of both materials, resulting in an enhanced composite structure. Historically, traditional...
Hybrid composite pile foundations face critical challenges in terms of optimizing load transfer mechanisms across variable soil densities, particularly in regions like Kano, Nigeria, characterized by loose to dense sandy deposits and fluctuating grou...
In this research, the lateral and gravitational behaviors of four timber–concrete composite (TCC) slab-to-wall connections were tested to study their lateral and gravitational behaviors. Results showed that the lateral behavior of the connectio...
Timber-concrete composite (TCC) solutions are not a novelty. They were scientifically referred to at the beginning of the 20th century and they have proven their value in recent decades. Regarding a TCC floor at the design stage, there are some assum...
This paper describes the development of an innovative timber–concrete composite bridge system and especially focuses on the evaluation of the load tests of an experimental bridge structure. The load-bearing structure was designed as glue-laminated ti...
Various methods are available for the calculation of timber–concrete composite floors. The gamma method, which is important in construction practice, as well as the differential equation method, are based on the simplified assumption of a conti...
The square steel tube–timber–concrete composite L-shaped columns are lighter in weight due to the inclusion of wood and exhibit superior seismic performance. This combination not only reduces transportation and labor costs but also enhanc...
Limited deflection of structural members represents an important requirement to guarantee proper functionality and appearance of building and infrastructures. According to Eurocodes, this requirement is ensured by limiting the maximum deflection of h...
Compared with traditional timber boards, timber–concrete composite (TCC) boards demonstrate a higher rigidity and bearing capacity, improved vibration, and better behavior under seismic conditions. However, they become charred when exposed to f...
To evaluate the mechanical properties of connectors in timber–concrete composite (TCC) structures under low-cycle reversed loading, eighteen push-out specimens were designed and fabricated following the standard push-out test method. This study...
CLT-concrete composite floor systems are a solution for timber buildings with a long-span floor. It yields a reduction of carbon footprint and even eco-friendly structure at the end of its service life. This study will evaluate the structural perform...
This study investigates the application of lightweight foamed concrete (FC) in modular building floor systems to address challenges in lifting and transportation within modular construction. Initially, a literature review identifies FC’s charac...
The TCC concept has been studied and developed over the past decades. The variety of solutions shows the meaningfulness and functionality of this system, as well as the continuous work of scientists over time. To benefit from these advantages, the co...
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and concrete composite structures represent an architectural system that integrates the strengths of both materials. In this innovative configuration, the CLT and concrete collaborate synergistically, harnessing their ind...
The article focuses on floor composite beams used in buildings. Within the scope of the conducted analytical and numerical studies, the authors compared the typical solution—namely, the T-shaped reinforced concrete beam—with various types...
A modern, environmentally friendly urban lifestyle requires paying attention to landscaping and green areas. The scarcity of free land in cities and the high price of land require the combination of greenery with buildings—both vertically and h...
The remarkable development of timber construction technologies in recent decades has led to an increase in the number of timber buildings worldwide, including multi-storey buildings. The design of timber buildings, especially those of greater height,...
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) slabs in residential buildings need additional weight, e.g., in the form of screeds or gravel layers, to fulfill the criterion for the highest impact-sound class. The additional mass is, however, not exploited for the loa...
The paper deals with selected technical problems related to the adaptation for new uses of the structure of existing post-industrial buildings from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. A major difficulty is the fact that the strength and geometri...
Timber-concrete composite floors can be seen as bi-dimensional elements constituted by repeatable longitudinal elements (timber beams) connected through an element capable to spread the load on the transverse direction (concrete slab). This is usuall...
To date, the share of research, teaching materials, and practices related to the use of timber in bridge projects in Finland are quite limited compared to other materials, such as concrete. This article, which also includes a structural design exampl...
Floor vibration, although not a safety concern, is a prevalent performance complaint in multi-story structures. With the increasing use of mass timber construction, various types of long-span timber floors (LSTFs), including plain cross-laminated tim...
Recent developments in composite materials have resulted in their pilot adoption in railway industry, such as ‘fibre-reinforced foamed urethane (FFU)’, ‘geopolymer concrete’, ‘recycled polymer’, and ‘CarbonLoc composite’. Railway track support system...
This study presents a testing campaign aimed at evaluating the strength and stiffness properties of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) specimens. LVL is an engineered wood product composed of thin glued wood veneers whose use in construction for structura...
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