Reinforcement of Timber Elements in Existing Structures

Jorge Branco

ISBN 10: 3030677931 / ISBN 13: 9783030677930

Published by Springer, Palgrave Macmillan Mai 2021, 2021

About this Item

This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -By presenting the work of the RILEM Technical Committee 245-RTE, the book provides an overview of the existing techniques for the reinforcement of timber elements, joints and structures. It consists of two parts: part I examines state-of-the-art information on reinforcement techniques, summarizes the current status of standardization, and covers STS, GiR, FRP and nanotechnology. In part II several applications of reinforcement are discussed: these include traditional structures, traditional timber frame walls, light-frame shear walls, roofs, floors, and carpentry joints.The book will benefit academics, practitioners, industry and standardization committees interested in the reinforcement of existing timber elements, joints and structures.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 292 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reinforcement of Timber Elements in Existing Structures
• Publisher: Springer, Palgrave Macmillan Mai 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030677931
• ISBN 13: 9783030677930
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 22D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 606 grams

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Synopsis

By presenting the work of the RILEM Technical Committee 245-RTE, the book provides an overview of the existing techniques for the reinforcement of timber elements, joints and structures. It consists of two parts: part I examines state-of-the-art information on reinforcement techniques, summarizes the current status of standardization, and covers STS, GiR, FRP and nanotechnology. In part II several applications of reinforcement are discussed: these include traditional structures, traditional timber frame walls, light-frame shear walls, roofs, floors, and carpentry joints.

The book will benefit academics, practitioners, industry and standardization committees interested in the reinforcement of existing timber elements, joints and structures.

About the Author

Jorge Branco is professor of timber engineering at University of Minho, Portugal.

Philipp Dietsch is professor for timber engineering, University of Innsbruck, Austria.

Thomas Tannert is professor of wood engineering at the University of Northern British Columbia, Canada.