Reinforcement of Timber Elements in Existing Structures State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM TC 245-RTE

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 th...

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Other Authors: Branco, Jorge (Editor), Dietsch, Philipp (Editor), Tannert, Thomas (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2021, 2021
Edition:1st ed. 2021
Series:RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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
Physical Description:XX, 271 p. 160 illus., 119 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783030677947