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  • Cyclic performance of connections used in hybrid cross-laminated timber

    Creator:
    Mahdavifar, Vahid
    Abstract:
    One of the recent additions to the panoply of engineered wood products is cross-laminated timber (CLT). CLT is a prefabricated, large-scale, solid wood panel that consists of multiple layers of lumbers stacked together, with each layer arranged perpendicular to the next layer, glued with structural grade adhesives, and pressed. The...
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Andre R

  • Elevated Temperature Effects on the Shear Performance of a Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Wall-to-Floor Bracket Connection

    Creator:
    Mahr, Kolton J.
    Abstract:
    Connections in mass timber structural systems dissipate energy and transfer lateral forces from mass timber elements such as shear walls and diaphragms, providing critical load paths. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a prominent mass timber material used to manufacture wall and floor assemblies. Fire performance research of CLT walls and floors...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ___________________________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Andre R. Barbosa Connections in mass timber

  • Cross-laminated timber engineering : improvement and application

    Creator:
    Kramer, Anthonie
    Abstract:
    The development of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panel technology has opened up new opportunities for wood in tall buildings. Several characteristics including seismic performance and speed of construction have raised interest among designers. As CLT gains acceptance in the industry, alternative structural solutions need to be investigated to improve performance of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Improvement and Application Abstract approved: Andre R. Barbosa Arijit Sinha

  • Effects of Moisture Intrusion on the Performance of a Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Angle Bracket Connection

    Creator:
    Bora, Shrenik S.
    Abstract:
    Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is revolutionizing the use of wood in the construction sector of North America as a solution for walls and diaphragms in mid-rise or even high-rise timber structures on account of its environmental advantages, high strength-to-weight ratio, fire-safety performance, and propensity for prefabrication. However, considering the hygroscopic nature...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ___________________________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Andre R. Barbosa Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is

  • Cross-Laminated Timber-Concrete Composite Floor Systems for Tall Building Design

    Creator:
    Morrell, Ian
    Abstract:
    With growing interest in mass timber, especially mass timber panels (MTP), there has been a need to better understand their structural properties. One of the most versatile uses for MTP are as floor systems. Under new code provisions, these floors can be utilized in new and taller building types, but...
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    Dissertation
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    . Christopher Higgins, Arijit Sinha, and Andre R. Barbosa contributed to all portions of the three manuscripts

  • In-Plane Shear Performance of Cross-laminated Timber and Cross-laminated Timber Concrete Composite Diaphragm Connection Systems

    Creator:
    Taylor, Brad
    Abstract:
    Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels have been gaining popularity as diaphragm elements in mid- to high-rise construction projects. In addition, CLT-concrete composite (CCC) diaphragms have been implemented to expand the use of CLT diaphragms. To understand the behavior of CLT and CCC diaphragms, this research effort sought to characterize the cyclic,...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Design, Experimental Testing, and Numerical Analysis of a Three-Story Mass Timber Building with a Pivoting Spine and Buckling-Restrained Energy Dissipators

    Creator:
    Araújo R., Gustavo A.
    Abstract:
    The engineering community is increasingly moving towards the design of seismic force-resisting systems that limit post-earthquake damage and reduce downtime to increase urban resiliency. For example, structural spines can be used to provide an elastic load path to impose a more uniform drift distribution with building height, thereby reducing the...
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    Sinha, as well as to Dr. Andre R. Barbosa, Principal Investigators (PIs) in this research, for their

  • Durability Assessment of Wood Composites Using Fracture Mechanics

    Creator:
    Mirzaei, Babak
    Abstract:
    The advent of synthetic adhesives has transformed the structural applications of wood. However, a persistent issue in adhesively-bonded wood products has been moisture durability. When designing wood based composites, moisture durability will depend on both the wood phase and the adhesive phase. A key question, therefore, is how does one...
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    Dissertation
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    methodologies for durability assessment of wood composites and adhesives. Fracture resistance curves (R

  • Biological durability of cross-laminated timber connections

    Creator:
    Udele, Kenneth E.
    Abstract:
    Mass timber (MT) offers viable eco-conscious solutions within the building industry, with its high strength ratings, dimensional stability, light weight and renewable nature enhancing its status as a low carbon alternative to conventional building materials like steel and concrete. Moisture intrusion, coupled with the inherent organic nature of wood pose...
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    Dissertation
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    grain of the CLT panels were identified as high-risk locations for fungal decay. R. placenta was the

  • Moisture effects on properties of wood-composite assemblies

    Creator:
    King, David
    Abstract:
    Engineered wood composites are used in many structural applications and are intended for dry use. However, these materials may encounter significant amounts of wetting while in service, which can lead to structural failures. This study combined aspects of wood science, mechanics, structural engineering, and mycology to assess changes in material...
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    Masters Thesis
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    stiffness (McCutcheon 1985, Johnson 1997, Durham et al. 2001, van de Lindt 2004, Sinha and Gupta 2009