timber structures

INCREASING THE FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS USING MODEL TESTS WITH FIRE RETARDANTS

Today, an urgent problem in modern construction is the development of highly functional fire-resistant solutions to protect the timber from destruction and the effect of fire on it, which are characterized by the high efficiency of the penetration of these solutions into the middle of the timber, the durability of their protection and operational properties to ensure the longevity of the operation of timber structures. One of these fire-resistant solutions is a solution invented on the basis of the method of impregnation of timber based on area.

DEFLECTION OF JOINTS IN STEEL-TO-TIMBER CONNECTIONS

Nowadays design of timber buildings and constructions growth up. It is connected with the dissemination of eco-technologies, efficient energy-saving buildings, rapid constructing, inexpensive solutions and addicting to smart utilization after the expiration of exploitation period. Timber connections are the very important factor, that influence on technological aspects while construction. Just simplicity and reliability of timber joints makes this choice reasonable and justified. One of the most shared timber joints is “steel-to-timber” connections using metal dowel fasteners (e.g nails).