Abstract: Pres-Lam technology relies on unbonded post-tensioning tendons to provide moment capacity to timber beam-column, wall-foundation, or column-foundation connections. When designing buildings for high-seismic-risk areas, ...

Abstract: Computer-numerical-control (CNC) fabrication of interlocking plate timber structures is a novel construction method that allows to build structural elements without mechanical fasteners: the load transfer mainly relies on ...

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 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: Post-tensioned timber (Pres-Lam) buildings have been constructed throughout the world, beginning in 2010. The technology, which originated from low-damage concrete building applications, relies on unbonded post-tensioning ...