Self-tensioning long-span T-shaped spruce and oak web floors with a CLT upper flange. An experimental approach. (1st August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martín-Gutiérrez, E.; Estévez-Cimadevila, J.; Otero-Chans, D.; Suárez-Riestra, F.
• Is Part Of: Engineering structures. Volume 168(2018)
• Page Start: 300
• Page End: 307
• Publication Date: 2018-08-01
• Subjects: Structural engineering -- Periodicals; Structural analysis (Engineering) -- Periodicals; Construction, Technique de la -- Périodiques; Génie parasismique -- Périodiques; Pression du vent -- Périodiques; Earthquake engineering; Structural engineering; Wind-pressure; Periodicals; 624.105
• DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.086
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0141-0296

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: A self-tensioned system was developed to design small depth and long-span timber floors. The device automatically apply a post-tensioned force in reponse to gravitational loads. The T-shaped floors showed a noticeable reduction in their average relative deflection.