Abstract: Over the last few years there has been a renewed interest on the use of timber-concrete composite (TCC) structures in bridge decks, possibly because of their cost competitiveness and environmental friendliness. Accordingly, ...

Abstract: The use of timber–concrete composite (TCC) bridges in the United States dates back to approximately 1924 when the first bridge was constructed. Since then a large number of bridges have been built, of which more than 1,400 ...

Abstract: This paper presents work carried out with the aim of characterizing the mechanical behavior and developing visual and machine-strength grading systems for Portuguese maritime pine roundwood for structural applications. Two ...