Torsion in innovative timber composite floors

在复合楼板中应用轻质可持续来源的木板与钢梁或钢筋混凝土板相结合，有可能显著提高建筑行业的速度和效率，并减少碳和能源足迹。该项目旨在产生世界上第一个基准实验数据和先进的数字和简单的分析模型，以高效、安全和可靠地分析和设计木材-混凝土和钢-木材组合楼板，这些楼板承受复杂的三维加载情景，涉及扭转、弯曲和剪切的组合。预计该项目的成果将促进结构力学领域的创新和知识的发展。

Application of lightweight sustainably sourced timber panels combined with steel beams or reinforced concrete slabs in composite floors has the potential to significantly improve the speed and efficiency and reduce the carbon and energy footprint of the construction industry. This project aims to produce world first benchmark experimental data and advanced numerical and simple analytical models required for efficient, yet safe and reliable analysis and design of timber-concrete and steel-timber composite floors subjected to complex 3-dimensional loading scenarios that involve combinations of torsion, bending and shear. The outcomes of this project are expected to promote innovation and advance knowledge in the field of structural mechanics.