Abstract: This paper presents experimental investigations on the seismic behavior of cross laminated timber (CLT) shear walls in a balloon frame configuration with various ledger assemblies attached at midheight. The tested system ...

Abstract: Prefabricated wood I-joists with web openings are commonly used in light-frame wood construction. The capacity and the failure pattern of such I-joists in the presence of a circular web opening were experimentally investigated ...

Abstract: Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been gaining popularity also in seismic regions, because of its low carbon footprint and potential cost-competitiveness with concrete and steel construction. Recent effort has focused on ...