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  • Multi-Scale Approach to Evaluating Moisture Durability of Wood-Based Composites

    Creator:
    Way, Daniel J.
    Abstract:
    The majority of low-rise residential structures in the U.S. are constructed with wood. Wood-based composites are primary building materials in these structures, used as structural sheathing, joists, and beam components. Wood composites are susceptible to degradation upon exposure to high levels of moisture. Moisture durability is routinely assessed with accelerated...
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    CONTRIBUTION OF AUTHORS Dr. Frederick A. Kamke and Dr. Arijit Sinha were involved in all aspects of the work

  • Establishing Design Values for Potential Utilization of Western Juniper as a Building Material

    Creator:
    Miyamoto, Byrne Tadaaki
    Abstract:
    Western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) is a conifer that is native to Oregon, California, Washington, Nevada, and Idaho. Juniper is known to have highly decay resistant heartwood and is a popular choice for finished furniture. With recent forest management practices over the past 100 years have resulted in an immense population...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) is a conifer that is native to

  • Biological durability of cross-laminated timber connections

    Creator:
    Udele, Kenneth E.
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    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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    : ______________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Mass timber (MT) offers viable eco-conscious solutions within the

  • 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.
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    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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    Masters Thesis
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    Dissipators. Abstract approved: Arijit Sinha The engineering community is increasingly moving towards

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

    Creator:
    Sinha, Arijit
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    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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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Arijit Sinha

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

    Creator:
    Sinha, Arijit
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    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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    Arijit Sinha for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Wood Science presented on

  • 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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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Christopher Higgins Arijit Sinha With growing interest in mass timber, especially

  • 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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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Arijit Sinha Thomas H

  • 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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    Erica C. Fischer Arijit Sinha Timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors have

  • 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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Andre R. Barbosa Arijit Sinha Timber-concrete composite (TCC) solutions originated in the