Mortise-and-tenon joinery for modern timber construction: Quantifying the embodied carbon of an alternative structural connection

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demi Fang ◽  
Caitlin Mueller
Keyword(s):  
Timber Construction ◽  
Embodied Carbon ◽  
Mortise And Tenon ◽  
Structural Connection

scholarly journals Limb: Rethinking Heavy Timber Joinery Through Analysis of Tree Crotches

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasey Vliet ◽  
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Peter Von Buelow ◽  
Steven Y. Mankouche ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Wood Species ◽  
Natural Occurrence ◽  
Steel Connections ◽  
Timber Construction ◽  
Mortise And Tenon ◽  
Vital Element

LIMB reconsiders historic heavy timber construction across cultures to develop new joinery methods by focusing on the natural occurrence of branch bifurcation in different wood species. Because of its low value, often the crotch of a tree is not harvested for commercial purposes. This project uses this vital element to design connections that replace traditional mortise and tenon or steel connections.

STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS AND INTERCHANGEABILITY OF ASYMMETRIC TYPES OF THEORETICAL DISTRIBUTIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (8(77)) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Azimkhan Kurmankozhayev ◽  
Elmira Seilbekovna Yesbergenova
Keyword(s):  
Weibull Distribution ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Gamma Distribution ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Structural Relationships ◽  
Statistical Regularities ◽  
Structural Connections ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Structural Connection

Presented the results of evaluation of structural connection, identity and interchangeability of main asymmetric types of theoretical distributions most often acceptable for assessing the distributions of various indicators in geology and technology. The method of empirical analysis and statistical inference was used with the involvement of nonparametric facts according to the distribution patterns. The analysis of the empirical results of the application of the lognormal, gamma distribution and the Weibull distribution with the involvement of extensive statistical data from literary and research sources is carried out. The characteristic features and statistical regularities of distributions inherent to them are revealed, estimated statistical conclusions are obtained, according to which structural relationships between the functions of the lognormal, gamma and Weibull distributions are revealed. The identity and authenticity of the development of probabilistic frequencies in their application have been established, the complex geometric "image" of asymmetry inherent to these types of distributions is generalized. Structural relationships and interchangeability of asymmetric types of distributions are recommended to increase the reliability and credibility of the estimated choice of distribution in conditions of uncertainty and insignificance of statistical data when solving problems associated with forecasts, technological and computer developments.

Timber Construction Manual

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Herzog ◽  
Julius Natterer ◽  
Roland Schweitzer ◽  
Michael Volz ◽  
Wolfgang Winter
Keyword(s):  
Timber Construction

scholarly journals Embodied Carbon as a Material Selection Criterion: Insights from Sri Lankan Construction Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2202
Author(s):  
Amalka Nawarathna ◽  
Muditha Siriwardana ◽  
Zaid Alwan
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Rating Systems ◽  
Embodied Carbon ◽  
The Government

The choice of materials is crucial in responding to the increasing embodied carbon (EC) impacts of buildings. Building professionals involved in material selection for construction projects have a vital role to play in this regard. This paper aimed to explore the extent to which building professionals in Sri Lanka considered EC as a material selection criterion. A questionnaire survey was conducted among a sample of building professionals in Sri Lanka. The results indicated that the consideration of EC as a material selection criterion remained low among key professionals, such as architects, engineers, and sustainability managers, despite their reasonable influencing powers and knowledge of EC. Those respondents who had considered EC as a selection criterion said they had been primarily driven by green building rating systems and previous experience. Those respondents who had not considered EC during material selection commonly reported that they had been prevented from doing so by the lack of regulations and the lack of alternative low carbon materials. Respondents believed that the involvement of actors, such as the government, professional bodies, environmental organizations, activist groups, and the public, may be significant in promoting the greater consideration of EC during material selection.

scholarly journals Construction of All-Wood Trusses with Plywood Nodes and Wooden Pegs: A Strategy towards Resource-Efficient Timber Construction

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 2568
Author(s):  
Benjamin Kromoser ◽  
Matthias Braun ◽  
Maximilian Ortner
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Parametric Design ◽  
Gusset Plates ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Timber Construction ◽  
First Results ◽  
Building Components ◽  
Numerical Optimisation ◽  
Special Case

Timber truss systems are very efficient load-bearing structures. They allow for great freedom in design and are characterised by high material use in combination with a low environmental impact. Unfortunately, the extensive effort in design and production have made the manufacturing and application of these structures, in this day and age, a rarity. In addition, the currently mainly used steel gusset plates adversely affect the costs and environmental impact of the trusses. The authors’ goals are to optimise the design of timber trusses and to solely use wood for all building components. The two research areas, (1) optimisation of the truss geometry and (2) optimisation of the joints by using solely wood–wood connections, are addressed in this paper. The numerical optimisation strategy is based on a parametric design of the truss and the use of a genetic solver for the optimisation regarding minimal material consumption. Furthermore, first results of the tensile and compression behaviour of the chosen wood–wood connections are presented. The basic idea for the joints is to use a plywood plate as a connector, which is inserted into the truss members and fixed with wooden pegs. The housing of the new robot laboratory located at BOKU Vienna is considered a special case study for the research and serves as an accompanying example for the application of the research within the present paper.

scholarly journals Study on geometric optimization for new type of steel mortise and tenon joint based on performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 676 (1) ◽  
pp. 012039
Author(s):  
Shuohui Chen ◽  
Xuan Teng ◽  
Xiuxing Sang ◽  
Birun Ye ◽  
Zongmin Liang
Keyword(s):  
Geometric Optimization ◽  
New Type ◽  
Mortise And Tenon
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