Structural performance of low grade timber slabs
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Paper/Presentation Title | Structural performance of low grade timber slabs |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Karunasena, W. (Author) and Summerville, C. J. (Author) |
Editors | Fragomeni, Sam, Venkatesan, Srikanth, Lam, Nelson T. K. and Setunge, Sujeeva |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21) |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2011 |
Place of Publication | Leiden, Netherlands |
ISBN | 9780415616577 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1201/b10571-169 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.vu.edu.au/acmsm21 |
Conference/Event | 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21) |
Event Details | Rank B B B B |
Event Details | 21st Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM 21) Parent Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials Delivery In person Event Date 07 to end of 10 Dec 2010 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Abstract | Low grade timber subject to loading exhibits a poor predictability when used in structural applications. Australia produces a large amount of low grade timber yearly which is sold at a loss due to its unreliable performance characteristics. This paper investigates the structural performance of small slab units manufactured from low grade timber when used to form a floor slab. Physical testing and finite element mod-eling have been used to determine the limitations of low grade timber floor slabs. The experimental work re-vealed that the behaviour of individual low grade timber members subjected to loading are highly unpredict-able due to the presence of excessive defects within the timber. It is concluded that utilizing low grade timber in small slab units in laminated form increases the reliability of the product considerably. |
Keywords | timber slabs; finite element modelling; structural performance; floor slabs |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401610. Timber, pulp and paper |
400510. Structural engineering | |
400504. Construction engineering | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Agricultural, Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Faculty of Engineering and Surveying |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0356/structural-performance-of-low-grade-timber-slabs
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