Prof Robert Hairstans R.Hairstans@napier.ac.uk
Professor
The merits of varying forms of mass timber products for offsite and modular construction
Hairstans, Robert; Smith, Ryan; Wilson, Peter
Authors
Ryan Smith
Peter Wilson
Abstract
Mass timber is a family of Solid Laminate Timber Systems (SLTS) formed from smaller sections of timber connected by glue, mechanical fixings, moisture movement or a combination of methods. These products, which include Structural Composite Lumber, GluLam, Cross Lam, Nail Lam and Dowel Lam (or Brettstapel), have over the past two decades seen an extraordinary upsurge in use internationally. This global phenomenon has been driven by a greater emphasis on the sustainable use of renewable resources and by significant technological developments in the manufacture of SLTS. This research paper considers the merits of each of these products, their manufacturing processes and the corresponding quality assurance requirements necessary for successful project delivery. The paper describes the advantages and barriers to the use of the mass timber and provides an overview of the various aspects to be considered during design for offsite and modular construction. The work presented also provides case studies of how these products have been researched and utilised into live projects in the UK utilising local resource resulting in the formation of new supply chain arrangements. The work further explains the advantages of the respective systems for the given application including information on species selection, connection systems employed and the necessary onsite and offsite management approaches deployed.
Presentation Conference Type | Conference Paper (Published) |
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Conference Name | Modular and Offsite Construction Summit |
Start Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
End Date | Mar 25, 2018 |
Acceptance Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
Publication Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
Deposit Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
Keywords | Timber Engineering, Mass Timber, Offsite |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1141810 |
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