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Document type:
Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Author(s):
Dietsch, Philipp; Tannert, Thomas
Title:
Assessing the integrity of glued-laminated timber elements
Abstract:
Glued-laminated timber (Glulam) – allowing for large span and curved elements to be produced – had revolutionized the way timber could be used in structural applications. As the importance of assessing large timber structures is growing, so is the interest of the professional community in assessment methods for existing timber structures. The performance of Glulam elements depends on the quality of the individual laminations, the quality of the finger joints, the quality of the glue-lines and th...     »
Keywords:
Timber structures; glued-laminated timber; assessment; damages; cracks; glueline; moisture; environmental conditions
Journal title:
Construction and Building Materials
Year:
2015
Journal volume:
101
Pages contribution:
1259-1270
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.06.064
Publisher:
Elsevier BV
E-ISSN:
0950-0618
Date of publication:
01.12.2015
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