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  • The Fundamental Behavior of Timber-Concrete Composite Floors in Fire

    Creator:
    Shephard, Annabel B.
    Abstract:
    Timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors have improved strength and stiffness when compared to timber-only floors, allowing for longer spans in buildings and improved life safety. However, North America does not have codes and standards that recognize TCC floors, particularly the improved life safety performance of these floors in fire. Therefore, alternate...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Annabel B. Shephard for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Wood Science presented

  • Simulation of Heat Transfer Through Soil for the Investigation of Wildfire Impacts on Buried Utilities

    Creator:
    Richter, Edward G.
    Abstract:
    Wildland urban interface (WUI) communities in the Western United States have recently dealt with historic and devastating wildfires year after year. The fires have cost tens of billions in damage, burned tens of thousands of structures, displaced thousands of residents, and killed over one hundred people. The 2017 Tubbs fire...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    ≤ 1.8 x 10-6 m2/s) and constant surface temperatures (°C). (a) 1 hour of burning, (b) 2 hours of

  • The Fundamental Behavior of CLT Floor-to-Wall Connections in Fire

    Creator:
    Redus, James Aaron
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    This thesis focuses on the fundamental behavior of CLT floor-to-wall connections during a fire. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panelized structures rely on floor-to-wall connections for the load path and stability of the structure. Additionally, the fire performance of these connections is critical to prevent horizontal or vertical fire spread within these...
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    Masters Thesis
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    .................................................................................... 2 1-2: Elevation of a) platform framed and b) balloon framed construction systems

  • Behavior of Steel Structures in Fire Following Earthquakes

    Creator:
    Maddalozzo, Walker A.
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    Fire following earthquake (FFE) events are cascading hazards that have caused great damage in the past and pose a continued threat to our communities. The increased risk for fire after a seismic event stems from potential damage to utilities such as gas or fuel pipelines, which can lead to ignition....
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    Masters Thesis
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    ) Study 1, (b) Study 2, (c) Study 3, (d) Study 4, and (e) Study 5………………………………………………..…16 Figure 2.2

  • Experimental Testing of Glue-Laminated Beam-to-Column Connections

    Creator:
    Madland, Haley
    Abstract:
    The behavior of mass timber beam-to-column connections under seismic loading is not yet well understood. Mass timber beam-to-column connections must have the ability to maintain load-carrying capacity despite the deformations that will be imposed on all components of the building during seismic events. This behavior is called deformation compatibility. The...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ............................................................................................ 15 2.2 (a) Elevation view of column base pin connection (b) section view of column base pin

  • Advancements Toward the Simulation of Steel Structures in Fire Using OpenSees

    Creator:
    Gordon, James A.
    Abstract:
    Since the collapse of World Trade Center building number seven (WTC7), significant research has been done to understand the behavior of steel structures in fire and enable engineers to account for the behavior of steel framing systems exposed to fire during design. Despite these efforts, there are still significant barriers...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ………………….…………………………...15 2.3. frame and member geometry for a.) VS 1, b.) VS 2, c.) VS 3, d.) VS 4, and e