10.7275/236F-RP42
Bahmanzad, Alireza
Alireza
Bahmanzad
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2388-6863
University of Massachusetts Amherst
IMPROVING THE SHEAR BEHAVIOR OF CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER (CLT) PANELS BY OPTIMIZATION OF LAMINATES PLY-ORIENTATION USING EASTERN HEMLOCK
University of Massachusetts Amherst
2019
Dissertation
Cross-laminated timber (CLT), is a new generation of engineered wood product initially established in Europe, is utilized in residential and non-residential applications in several countries. CLT is new to the north of the United States, but Europeans have used CLT more than 25 years as an eco-friendly construction product in many construction sectors. Also many spectacular low, mid and even high-rise building constructed around the world using CLT products. CLT panels can be used in wall, roof and floor system. Using CLT specifically in a floor system is a growing trend that has proven structural benefits greater than traditional light frame wood joisted floors.