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Title: Development of Seismic Performance Factors for Cross-Laminated Timber-Phase II

Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, Research In Progress FPL-RIP-4719-019

Author(s): Forest Products Laboratory

Publication Year: 2013  View PDF »

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Category: Research In Progress

Abstract: Cross laminated timber (CLT) is a wood technology for structural applications that was developed in Europe over 15 years ago and is beginning to make its way into the North American market as a green building alternative. CLT is a multilayer wooden panel made of lumber. Each layer of boards is placed cross-wise to the adjacent layers and connected with either mechanical fasteners or adhesives for increased rigidity and stability. CLT use in both low and mid-rise commercial construction is expected to become more viable as a conventional building system when seismic performance factors, applicable for seismic design of CLT, are developed.

Keywords: seismic performance, cross-laminated timber, building alternative, structural application

File size: 282 kb(s)

Date posted: 06/14/2013

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