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View article: Advancements in Timber–Steel Hybridisation: A Review on Techniques, Applications, and Structural Performances
Advancements in Timber–Steel Hybridisation: A Review on Techniques, Applications, and Structural Performances Open
Timber–steel hybridisation offers a balanced approach by capitalising on the high strength-to-weight ratio and sustainability of the timber while also benefiting from the high stiffness and ductility of the steel, contributing to the impro…
View article: Punching and post-punching performance of slab-column joints strengthened with combined post-tensioning and partially applied high-strength concrete
Punching and post-punching performance of slab-column joints strengthened with combined post-tensioning and partially applied high-strength concrete Open
View article: Behaviours of hybrid reinforced polymer (FRP)-timber (HFT) thin-walled Cee section columns under axial compression – influence of the cross-section geometry
Behaviours of hybrid reinforced polymer (FRP)-timber (HFT) thin-walled Cee section columns under axial compression – influence of the cross-section geometry Open
View article: A study on enhanced mechanical properties of wood in the parallel-to-grain direction in timber-filled-steel tubular columns
A study on enhanced mechanical properties of wood in the parallel-to-grain direction in timber-filled-steel tubular columns Open
View article: Enhancing Punching and Post-Punching Resistances of Slab-Column Joints Using High-Strength Concrete and Post-Tensioned Tendons
Enhancing Punching and Post-Punching Resistances of Slab-Column Joints Using High-Strength Concrete and Post-Tensioned Tendons Open
View article: Designing Tendon and Reinforcement Configurations for Punching and Post-Punching Performance Demands of Post-Tensioned Concrete Flat Plate Slab-Column Joints
Designing Tendon and Reinforcement Configurations for Punching and Post-Punching Performance Demands of Post-Tensioned Concrete Flat Plate Slab-Column Joints Open
View article: Shear performance of glued and screwed timber-steel composite connections for composite timber-steel beams
Shear performance of glued and screwed timber-steel composite connections for composite timber-steel beams Open
View article: Understanding the adhesion performance of glued laminated timber manufactured with Australian softwood and high-density hardwood species
Understanding the adhesion performance of glued laminated timber manufactured with Australian softwood and high-density hardwood species Open
To be commercialised, glued laminated timber must typically conform to a strict bond integrity assessment. While the associated testing protocols vary slightly from standard to standard, the general method consists of a series of swelling …
View article: An investigation into the buckling behaviour of hybrid fibre reinforced polymer-timber thin-walled C-section columns
An investigation into the buckling behaviour of hybrid fibre reinforced polymer-timber thin-walled C-section columns Open
Hybrid fibre reinforced polymer (FRP)-timber (HFT) thin-walled structural members are a novel technology developed recently as a sustainable alternative to thin-walled steel and aluminium structures. HFT structures are made by forming thin…
View article: Comprehensive analysis of glulam delamination through finite element modelling considering heat and mass transfer, plasticity and fracture mechanics: a case study using high density hardwood
Comprehensive analysis of glulam delamination through finite element modelling considering heat and mass transfer, plasticity and fracture mechanics: a case study using high density hardwood Open
With the ongoing emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly construction, there is a rising demand for high-strength and high-stiffness engineered wood products. This trend presents both opportunities and challenges for the Australia’s hardw…
View article: Understanding the Adhesion Performance of Glued Laminated Timber Manufactured with Australian Softwood and High-Density Hardwood Species
Understanding the Adhesion Performance of Glued Laminated Timber Manufactured with Australian Softwood and High-Density Hardwood Species Open
To be commercialised, glued laminated timber must typically conform to a strict bond integrity assessment. While the associated testing protocols vary slightly from country to country, the general method consists of a series of swelling (w…
View article: Experimental and numerical investigation of punching and post-punching shear capacities of post-tensioned flat plate slab-column joints influenced by prestressing levels
Experimental and numerical investigation of punching and post-punching shear capacities of post-tensioned flat plate slab-column joints influenced by prestressing levels Open
Post-tensioned slab systems serve as an effective method to enhance the progressive collapse resistance of concrete flat plate structures by significantly improving the punching shear and post-punching capacities of their slab-column joint…
View article: Comprehensive Analysis of Glulam Delamination Though Finite Element Modelling Incorporating Physical and Mechanical Properties: A Case Study Using High Density Hardwood
Comprehensive Analysis of Glulam Delamination Though Finite Element Modelling Incorporating Physical and Mechanical Properties: A Case Study Using High Density Hardwood Open
With the ongoing emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly construction, there is a rising demand for high-strength and high-stiffness engineered wood products. This trend presents both opportunities and challenges for the Australia's hardw…
View article: Failure Mechanisms of Multiple External Column Removals in RC Flat Plate Structures
Failure Mechanisms of Multiple External Column Removals in RC Flat Plate Structures Open
View article: Experimental Analysis of Hybrid Timber-Steel Connections Under Quasi-Static Loading
Experimental Analysis of Hybrid Timber-Steel Connections Under Quasi-Static Loading Open
View article: Collapse-resistant mechanisms induced by various perimeter column damage scenarios in RC flat plate structures
Collapse-resistant mechanisms induced by various perimeter column damage scenarios in RC flat plate structures Open
This paper aims at assessing the impact of removing various numbers of perimeter columns on the integrity of RC flat plate substructures. Compared to interior columns, those at the corner and edge positions on the building perimeter are mo…
View article: Towards reducing the capital cost of manufacturing Laminated Veneer Lumbers: Investigating finger jointing solutions
Towards reducing the capital cost of manufacturing Laminated Veneer Lumbers: Investigating finger jointing solutions Open
The capital cost of setting up a Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) plant which produces continuous LVL billet products, through a continuous veneer assembly and hot-pressing processes, is significant. However, the utilisation of batch-type pre…
View article: Influence of the moisture content on the fracture energy and tensile strength of hardwood spotted gum sawn timber and adhesive bonds (gluelines)
Influence of the moisture content on the fracture energy and tensile strength of hardwood spotted gum sawn timber and adhesive bonds (gluelines) Open
This study aims to measure the fracture properties, including crack initiation and propagation, of Australia’s native forest grown spotted gum ([SPG], Corymbia citriodora ) sawn timber and associated adhesive bonds at different moisture co…
View article: An investigation of a novel wood fibre-filled steel tubular (FFST) systems for construction
An investigation of a novel wood fibre-filled steel tubular (FFST) systems for construction Open
In recent years, the building industry has shown great interest in hybrid-timber construction. A smart combination of timber, steel and concrete can produce building structures that not only have a less environmental impact and lower carbo…
View article: Strain Rate Effect on the Embedment Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of Softwood Laminated Veneer Lumbers: Implications to Timber Connections
Strain Rate Effect on the Embedment Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of Softwood Laminated Veneer Lumbers: Implications to Timber Connections Open
This paper experimentally investigates the influence of the strain rate experienced during earthquake and progressive collapse events on mechanical properties affecting the design of softwood laminated veneer lumber timber connections. The…
View article: Mechanical Performance and Bond Integrity of Finger Jointed High-Density Sub-Tropical Hardwoods for Residential Decking
Mechanical Performance and Bond Integrity of Finger Jointed High-Density Sub-Tropical Hardwoods for Residential Decking Open
Finger jointing has long been a method of extending the longitudinal span of short-length timber pieces through a tooth-like profile of a nominated length and bonded with adhesive. With the high-density hardwood resource in the sub-tropics…
View article: DESIGN OF LONG-SPAN LIGHTWEIGHT TIMBER FLOORS SUBJECT TO WALKING EXCITATIONS: A CASE STUDY
DESIGN OF LONG-SPAN LIGHTWEIGHT TIMBER FLOORS SUBJECT TO WALKING EXCITATIONS: A CASE STUDY Open
Lightweight timber construction is popular in buildings with two or more storeys in Australia. The floors are made of a floorboard supported on joists or trusses. Recently, the sector is moving towards multi-storey construction of differen…
View article: AN ACCURATE FINITE ELEMENT MODEL TO STUDY THE PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE OF POST-AND-BEAM MASS TIMBER BUILDINGS
AN ACCURATE FINITE ELEMENT MODEL TO STUDY THE PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE OF POST-AND-BEAM MASS TIMBER BUILDINGS Open
The structural behaviour of mass timber buildings under the removal of a load bearing element is complex. To well understand this phenomenon and ultimately develop scientifically based design guidelines against progressive collapse for thi…
View article: MODE I FRACTURE ENERGY OF AUSTRALIAN NATIVE HARDWOOD SPOTTED GUM AT VARIOUS MOISTURE CONTENTS
MODE I FRACTURE ENERGY OF AUSTRALIAN NATIVE HARDWOOD SPOTTED GUM AT VARIOUS MOISTURE CONTENTS Open
While there is an industry drive to use Australian hardwood spotted gum (Corymbia citriodora) boards in the manufacturing of glulam beams, such beams frequently fail the delamination requirements in the Australian and New-Zealand standard …
View article: Influence of the earthquake and progressive collapse strain rate on the structural response of timber dowel type connections through finite element modelling
Influence of the earthquake and progressive collapse strain rate on the structural response of timber dowel type connections through finite element modelling Open
View article: Barriers to the Effective Adhesion of High-Density Hardwood Timbers for Glue-Laminated Beams in Australia
Barriers to the Effective Adhesion of High-Density Hardwood Timbers for Glue-Laminated Beams in Australia Open
A number of international timbers of high commercial importance are extremely difficult to glue, which is significantly hindering access to global market opportunities for engineered wood products, especially for heavily demanded structura…
View article: Biaxial bending design of solid steel storage rack uprights in global buckling
Biaxial bending design of solid steel storage rack uprights in global buckling Open
View article: Experimental techniques in structural Testing: Common Mistakes, how to avoid them and other advice
Experimental techniques in structural Testing: Common Mistakes, how to avoid them and other advice Open
View article: Dynamic response and collapse resistance of RC flat plate structures subjected to instantaneous removal of an interior column
Dynamic response and collapse resistance of RC flat plate structures subjected to instantaneous removal of an interior column Open
View article: Numerical assessment of the interaction between shear and moment actions in LVL bolted connections
Numerical assessment of the interaction between shear and moment actions in LVL bolted connections Open