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Explain how mass timber systems achieve fire resistance. - Answer By producing a char
when exposed to fire, heavy timbers are able to maintain their structural capacity
longer than would structural steel.
How do glulam beams/columns and CLT panels vary from one another? - Answer Clt
prefabrication
•Finished panels are planed, sanded, cut to size. Then openings are cut with precise CNC
routers.
Glulam Varys in strength of laminations
•Higher strength lams at top and bottom -tension and compression stresses are high
•Lower strength lams in center
Explain the similarities in beam/column and beam/beam connections in mass
timber and structural - Answer
What is the difference in reaction to fire between mass timber structural systems and
steel systems? - Answer Timber structural steel systems absorbs heat and flames.
Why can the inner lams of a glulam beam be made of lower grade material? - Answer To
balance the compression and the tension, that is why it is in the outer and the lower
grade in the middle.
, Why are split-ring connectors used? - Answer To distribute lateral forces over large
bearing area. The load bearing capacity is also increased.
When are shear plates used? - Answer Connectors are usually used to provide
additional strength to bolted joint. This type of connector is used to join metal to wood.
What changes are pending in the 2021 IBC that will enable taller mass timber
buildings? - Answer
How are MEP systems handled in mass timber buildings? Are there
any advantages/disadvantages to - Answer
Mass timber advantages - Answer - Const. speed & efficiency
- Innovation, aesthetic
- Minimal waste
- Energy efficient
- Fire resistance (outperforms steel)
Mass timber building framing systems - Answer Horizontal framing
- glulam beams
- GLT, CLT, NLT, SCL panels
- tongue & groove decking
- composite timber/concrete
Vertical framing
- glulam columns
- CLT walls
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