Abstract: An increasing interest in the development of high-performance seismic resisting systems based on posttensioned, jointed ductile connections has been observed in the last decade. The extensive experimental and numerical ...

Abstract: Prestressed-laminated timber (Pres-Lam) design has recently been adopted for multistory timber buildings based on ongoing research at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. This system combines large timber members ...

Abstract: Prestressed-laminated timber (Pres-Lam) design has recently been adopted for multistory timber buildings based on ongoing research at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. This system combines large timber members ...