The construction industry represents one of the greatest contributors to atmospheric
emissions of CO2 and anthropogenic climate change, largely resulting from the production …

Throughout the last two decades the timber building sector has experienced a steady growth
in multi-storey construction. Although there has been a growing number of research focused …

A severe earthquake hit Zagreb on the March 22, 2020 (magnitude ML= 5.5, with an
epicenter 7 km north of the city center). During the COVID-19 lockdown, the event occurred …

The increasing use of timber structures worldwide has brought attention to the challenges
posed by their lightweight nature, making them more prone to vibrations than more massive …

In the wake of recent strong earthquakes in Croatia, there is a need for a detailed and more
comprehensive post-earthquake damage assessment. Given that masonry structures are …

The construction sector has proven to be one of the slowest sectors to embrace technology—
a problem that must be addressed. This problem can be quickly and efficiently addressed in …

Adhesives and metal fasteners have an important place in the content of engineered wood
products (EWPs). However, adhesives may cause toxic gas emissions due to their …

As a sustainable alternative to steel and concrete, cross laminated timber (CLT) shear wall
systems are getting increasingly popular in mid-rise and high-rise construction, and that …

This paper advances the current knowledge on the use of prefabricated timber-based
panels in building renovation by analyzing in detail the thermal performance achieved by …

Adhesives and metal fasteners play important roles in the composition and connections of
engineered wood products (EWPs) such as cross-laminated timber and glue-laminated …