Glued Laminated Timber in Architecture

Structural glued laminated timber (glulam) is an engineered, stress-rated product that consists of two or more layers of lumber (i.e., laminations) glued together with the grain running lengthwise. This article discusses typical shapes and sizes of glulam construction elements and static systems. Th...

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Main Author: Manja Kitek Kuzman, Leon Oblak, Srečko Vratuša
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology 2010-09-01
Series:Drvna Industrija
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Online Access:http://drvnaindustrija.sumfak.hr/pdf//Drv%20Ind%20Vol%2061%203%20Kuzman.pdf
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description Structural glued laminated timber (glulam) is an engineered, stress-rated product that consists of two or more layers of lumber (i.e., laminations) glued together with the grain running lengthwise. This article discusses typical shapes and sizes of glulam construction elements and static systems. This paper presents special stress conditions in the apex area of double-tapered beams with varying cross-section, curved and pitched-cambered beams. The results (tensile stresses perpendicular to the grain) obtained by the SAP2000 computer program are shown. In many cases these stresses are the crucial parameter that determines the size of the beam in the apex area. The article discusses the most typical application of glulam elements and analyses its production and use in Slovenia and other EU member states. The study seeks to identify opportunities for increased use of glulam construction in Slovenia.
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spellingShingle Manja Kitek Kuzman, Leon Oblak, Srečko Vratuša
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wood structure
glued laminated timber (glulam)
structural elements
composite
title Glued Laminated Timber in Architecture
title_full Glued Laminated Timber in Architecture
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title_full_unstemmed Glued Laminated Timber in Architecture
title_short Glued Laminated Timber in Architecture
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topic wood structure
glued laminated timber (glulam)
structural elements
composite
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