Abstract: This paper describes the experimental testing campaign of one-bay and two-bay posttensioned timber frames under gravity loading. Long-span box beams, made of radiata pine laminated veneer lumber, were connected to columns ...

Abstract: Post-tensioning can be used to introduce a precamber in timber beams, similar to concrete applications, resulting in decreased deflections and, hence, optimizing material usage. However, the amount of tendon post-tensioning ...

Abstract: The scope of this paper is to quantify the advantages of using unbonded longitudinal posttensioning for long-span timber beams. This sustainable system can be a suitable alternative to more traditional prestressed concrete ...

Abstract: The long-term behavior of unbonded posttensioned laminated veneer lumber (LVL) timber beams was investigated for four years under uncontrolled environmental conditions. Two full-scale simply supported beam specimens with ...

Abstract: Recent advances in multistory timber building design have led to new structural systems that allow open floor plans with large spans between frames and/or walls. Timber-concrete composite (TCC) flooring can achieve the ...