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Strength grading of timber in the UK and Ireland in 2021
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-03-19)
This paper summarises the state of the art for strength grading of construction timber grown in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It includes the latest approvals based on recent research on spruce, larch and ...
The relationship between bending and tension strength of Irish and UK spruce and pine
(Springer, 2022-02-07)
The correct characterisation of wood properties is fundamental for the best utilisation of resources. In Europe, grading is defined by strength classes that are determined based on either bending or tension tests. The ...
Test machine effect in the determination of modulus of elasticity for strength graded timber
(World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE2021), 2021-08-09)
This paper investigates if the relationship between the global and local moduli of elasticity (MoE), measured in bending tests, is affected by the test machines employed, and how that may influence strength grading. The ...
Characterisation of Irish-grown Scots pine timber for structural applications
(Civil Engineering Research in Ireland, 2020)
There is very little knowledge on the timber quality of the native Scots pine grown in Ireland, and its potential to
produce timber for structural applications. This paper studied the mechanical performance in tension and ...
The mechano-sorptive creep behaviour of basalt FRP reinforced timber elements in a variable climate
(Elsevier, 2019-09-25)
The use of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) reinforcement has been shown to improve the short-term flexural behaviour of timber elements. This is particularly important when reinforced elements are subjected to a variable ...
The structural behaviour of compressed wood manufactured using fast-grown sitka spruce
(National University of Ireland Galway, 2021-08-09)
An investigation was carried out to examine the potential to manufacture a compressed wood product from fast-grown Sitka spruce, using a process of thermo-mechanical compression to increase its strength and stiffness. The ...
Modified wood as compression reinforcement of timber perpendicular to the grain
(National University of Ireland Galway, 2021-08-09)
An investigation was carried out to examine the potential to utilise modified wood as a reinforcement for timber subjected to compression loading perpendicular to the grain. In recent years there has been a significant ...
Numerical investigation of the structural behaviour of adhesive free connections utilising modified wood
(National University of Ireland Galway, 2021-08-09)
An investigation was carried out to examine the potential to use modified wood as a replacement for
metallic connections in timber structures. In recent years, there have been several studies examining the potential to ...
Perception and use of timber in construction: A case study of Ireland and the UK
(National University of Ireland Galway, 2021-08-09)
A survey was carried out to examine the perception of timber in construction among industry stakeholders
within northwest Europe. The survey received responses from 17 countries in total. The total results of all ...
Mass timber - the emergence of a modern construction material
(Taylor & Francis, 2017-08-31)
In the move towards sustainable construction, timber and wood-based products are becoming increasingly important structural materials. The introduction of mass timber products with excellent load carrying characteristics ...