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Publisher: Trussed Rafter Association
Publication date: 2007
Format: PDF Document
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Open web joists are parallel chord trusses made from strength graded timber joined together with either timber or metal webs. They are ideally suited to modern methods of construction and although primarily developed for flooring, they can be used for a variety of other structural uses in commercial, industrial and domestic applications. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2011
Format: PDF Document
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Assessment and repair of structural timber - a TRADA Wood Information sheet
- Describes the survey and assessment process
- outlines broad historical timber use
- introduces repair options
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2007
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This Wood Information Sheet explains the legal basis behind CE marking and the requirement to comply with the EU Construction Products Directive. The role of 'Harmonised standards' and CE marking in demonstrating compliance with the CPD is discussed.
Products which can be CE marked to Harmonised Standards currently are listed, as are those which may be found with CE marks via an ETAG. Examples of CE marking for glulam, trussed rafters and machine-graded structural timber are... |
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Publisher: wood. for good
Publication date: 2004
Format: PDF Document
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Basic introductory fact sheet to timber frame construction.
File size 1,329KB (approx. download time 1 min for broadband users) |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2011
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Although cross-laminated (CL) timber is commonly used in
Continental Europe, it is a relatively new product in the UK.
Yet early applications show that CL timber panel construction can be competitive, even in tall and long span applications where conventional timber framing was hitherto unsuitable or uneconomic. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2011
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Cross-laminated (CL) timber offers opportunities to use timber in situations where designers would normally use traditional materials such as steel, concrete and masonry. As with any new structural material, it is essential that designers understand how to achieve its potential while respecting its limitations. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2002
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Covers nails, bolts, dowels and screws |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2011
Format: PDF Document
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Life-cycle costing is a decision-making technique which takes into account both initial and future costs. For buildings and structures this usually means considering not just capital costs but relevant costs in use (operational costs) such as maintenance, component replacement, utilities, managing the asset for a given period, and end-of-life costs. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2004
Format: HTML Document
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An outline of the applications for round timber from log buildings to structures using poles, including buildings and bridges. |
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Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2004
Format: HTML Document
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Structural engineers are often faced with little information on designing with round timber. This gives basic information and details references which give further guidance. |
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