Since ancient times, humans have used wood as a building material due to its unique
properties including porosity, anisotropy, biodegradability, and easy processing. Wood …

The rapid progression of mass timber structures towards greater spans presents a challenge
for the flexural behavior of glulam beams. In this study, this challenge was addressed by …

Most existed researches consider deterministic numerical analysis when dealing with
structural models. However, the test results reveal that uncertainties are existing in most …

Optimization of structural elements via composition of different components is a significant
scientific and practical point-of-view problem aimed at obtaining more economical and …

Precast pile technology is gaining popularity in the construction industry, particularly for
deep foundation pits (DFPs). However, challenges persist in achieving optimal force …

Due to the high cost of laboratory testing, many researchers are considering developing
methods to predict the behavior of unreinforced and reinforced wood beams. This work aims …

Abstract Digital Image Correlation (DIC) is a technique that permits full analysis of the strain
field distribution upon the surface of solids. The nonlinear bonding interaction between …

This paper presents the results of a digital image correlation (DIC) and finite element (FEM)
study of the interface between carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and poplar timber …

With specific force transmission characteristics and flexible shaping capability, glulam
components have been extensively used in long-span and multi-storey composite timber …

Analyzing the feasibility of reinforcing new and existing wooden structures is a valid
problem, being the subject of numerous scientific papers. The paper presents the …