Optimization of Synergetic Seismic and Energy Retrofitting Based on Timber Beams and Bio-Based Infill Panels: Application to an Existing Masonry Building in Switzerland

This paper presents an optimization process for the design of a novel synergetic seismic and energy retrofitting strategy that combines the favorable mechanical properties of timber and the attractive thermal insulation properties of bio-based materials. The novel method, defined as Strong Thermal a...

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Main Authors: Simon Sanchez Zuluaga, Stylianos Kallioras, Anastasios Tsiavos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/8/1126