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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

  • Tsunami loading on light-frame wood structures

    Creator:
    Linton, David B.
    Abstract:
    Since 2004 there have been multiple devastating tsunamis around the globe triggered by large magnitude earthquakes; with the most recent being the Tohoku, Japan tsunami in March 2011. These tsunamis have caused significant loss of life and damage to the coastal communities impacted by these powerful waves. The resulting devastation...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF David B

  • The effect of elevated temperature on mechanical behavior of structural wood and wood-based composites

    Creator:
    Sinha, Arijit
    Abstract:
    Engineers, in practice, are often faced with the challenge of evaluating a fire-damaged structure and developing a rehabilitation and retrofit plan. In order to decide on a rehabilitation and retrofit plan, information on thermal degradation of building materials and connections are vital. A critical knowledge gap exists in terms of...
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    Dissertation
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    : ____________________________________________________________________ John A. Nairn Rakesh Gupta Engineers, in practice

  • Performance of wood frame wall with thin shell ECC shear panel

    Creator:
    Lewis, Michael C.
    Abstract:
    The overall goal of this study was to evaluate an alternative to traditional wood framed shear wall construction. This study introduced the innovative idea of using a water and seismic damage resistant, wood-concrete- composite (WCC) construction instead of an all-wood design. The WCC design consisted of a thin shell of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ..................................................................................... 65 APPENDIX A: Monotonic Tests 1A1 through 1F1 ............................... 66 APPENDIX B: G

  • Strain distribution in OSB and GWB in wood frame shear walls

    Creator:
    Sinha, Arijit
    Abstract:
    The overall goal of this study was to gain an insight into the load sharing aspect between oriented strand board (OSB) and gypsum wall board (GWB) in shear wall assembly during racking load. More specifically the objectives of the study were to: (1) evaluate qualitatively the load sharing between OSB...
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    Masters Thesis
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    both sides with OSB and GWB, while 5 walls were tested without GWB (Type B). Optical measurement

  • Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls with Toe-Screwed and Slip-Friction Connections

    Creator:
    Fitzgerald, Dillon M.
    Abstract:
    Timber engineering is currently in the midst of a significant evolution due to the rise of mass timber products, like cross-laminated timber (CLT). Increasing numbers of structural engineers are facing the challenge of designing lateral-force-resisting systems (LFRS) for multistory CLT structures. LFRS solutions such as steel frames, concrete cores, or...
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    Dissertation
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    :  I am extremely fortunate to have had Ari, Tom, and John as advisors. During my journey I have come

  • Structural Design and Testing of Mass Timber Concrete Composite Floor Solutions with Acoustic Interlayers

    Creator:
    Srivastava, Mohit Raja
    Abstract:
    Timber-concrete composite (TCC) solutions originated in the early twentieth century. There has been a renewed interest in TCC solutions in modern mass timber buildings, especially for floor systems. However due to lack of data, design standards, and code acceptance, TCC solutions require that new mass timber solutions be tested, and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    challenges and obstacles along the way. • To my committee members, Dr. Barbara G. Simpson, Dr. John Nairn

  • Numerical Modeling of Mass Timber Connections

    Creator:
    Hollenbeck, Sean R.
    Abstract:
    Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is a prefabricated building material that is relatively new to the United States and North America. It consists of no less than three layers of graded, dimensional lumber glued in alternating longitudinal and transverse layers to create a panel that can be used for various building applications...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Dr. Ari Sinha, Dr. Tom Miller and Dr. John Nairn, for providing valuable guidance and insight. Dr

  • Behavior of a 1/6th scale, two-story, wood framed residential structure under surge wave loading

    Creator:
    Wilson, Jebediah
    Abstract:
    The goal of this study was to develop an understanding of the nature of surge wave loading on wood framed residential structures for a variety of building configurations and test conditions. The objectives of the study were: (1) to measure forces on a 1/6th scale wood framed residential structure, (2)...
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    Masters Thesis
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    performed by a Colorado State University research team under the supervision of Dr. John van de Lindt, the

  • Evaluation of system effects and structural load paths in a wood-framed structure

    Creator:
    Martin, Kenneth G.
    Abstract:
    The objective of this project was to develop an analytical model of a light-framed wood structure using a prevalent structural analysis computer program in order to evaluate system effects and define load paths within the structure, especially under extreme wind events. Simplified modeling techniques and material definitions were developed and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . candidate, University of Florida Dr. John van de Lindt – Associate Professor, Colorado State University