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Advances and Applications in Timber Structures

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 2243

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Zeli Que

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College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
Interests: seismic mechanism and enhancement technology of timber frame buildings; monitoring and repair of ancient buildings; the development and application of green improvement technology of traditional wooden farmhouses and modern engineered wood products in traditional wooden houses; Engineering wood manufacturing technology for domestic fast-growing timber manufacturing structures; Formulation of standards and specifications for timber structures; Research on the design of timber structures, research and demonstration of pastoral complexes, etc.

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Advancements in timber structures have been significant in recent years, driven by a combination of technological innovation, environmental concerns, and a renewed interest in sustainable building practices. Here, we present some key advancements and their applications. In summary, advancements in timber structures are making them a more viable, sustainable, and versatile option for modern construction, with applications ranging from residential and commercial buildings to large-span structures and innovative architectural designs.

To address these critical aspects, we invite researchers and practitioners to contribute to a Special Issue on Advances and Applications in Timber Structures to be published in Buildings, the leading international journal in structural engineering.
This Special Issue seeks to explore the latest advancements and innovations in structural systems utilizing mass timber components and other materials. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Engineered Wood Products (EWPs);
  • Hybrid Structures;
  • Prefabrication and Modular Construction;
  • Digital Design and Manufacturing;
  • Sustainability and Environmental Performance;
  • Fire Safety and Durability;
  • Innovative Architectural Applications;
  • Research and Development.

Prof. Dr. Zeli Que
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • timber
  • EWP
  • CLT
  • connect
  • wooden structure
  • seismic mechanism

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Research on the Lateral Resistance of Column Frames in the Tang Dynasty: A Case Study of the Straight Tenon Joints Under Varied Vertical Load Levels
by Xiang Gan, Fanxu Kong, Ziyi Wang, Xinran Li, Tingyu Meng, Jiayang Wang, Qin Wang, Jinqiu Xie and Zeli Que
Buildings 2025, 15(1), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15010025 - 25 Dec 2024
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Column frames connected using Tang Dynasty straight tenon joints represent a unique structural system characterized by historical significance and architectural ingenuity. Consequently, an experimental model, resembling the straight tenon joint style of the Tang Dynasty Foguang Temple East Hall, was constructed using two [...] Read more.
Column frames connected using Tang Dynasty straight tenon joints represent a unique structural system characterized by historical significance and architectural ingenuity. Consequently, an experimental model, resembling the straight tenon joint style of the Tang Dynasty Foguang Temple East Hall, was constructed using two square beams (Fangs) and three columns in this study. Through low-cycle repeated load tests, hysteretic curves, stiffness degradation, energy dissipation capabilities, and certain other indicators were analyzed under four distinct vertical load levels. The results reveal that increasing the vertical load can effectively improve the fullness of the hysteresis curve and the peak restoring force of the column frame. Moreover, a pronounced pinch effect was found in the hysteretic curve of the column frame, indicating that a higher vertical load can strengthen the frame’s restoring force within a specific range of horizontal displacement, thereby maintaining its structural stability. With increasing vertical loads, the maximum restoring force and stiffness of the column frame are elevated, enhancing the structure’s energy dissipation capacity and partially mitigating its stiffness degradation. However, it is noteworthy that as the horizontal load displacement increases, higher vertical loads result in a more rapid decline in the frame’s restoring force, reducing the effectiveness of improving the energy dissipation capabilities of the column frame. Full article
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Seismic Behavior of Bahareque Walls Under In-Plane Horizontal Loads
by Karol Cristancho, Iván Fernando Otálvaro, Daniel M. Ruiz, Natalia Barrera, Jesús D. Villalba-Morales, Yezid A. Alvarado and Orlando Cundumí
Buildings 2025, 15(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15010004 - 24 Dec 2024
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This study investigates the structural behavior of bahareque earth walls, a traditional construction system commonly used in rural areas of northern South America. Bahareque (wattle and daub) walls, consisting of guadua (a bamboo-like material) or wooden frames filled with soil mixes, have demonstrated [...] Read more.
This study investigates the structural behavior of bahareque earth walls, a traditional construction system commonly used in rural areas of northern South America. Bahareque (wattle and daub) walls, consisting of guadua (a bamboo-like material) or wooden frames filled with soil mixes, have demonstrated considerable resilience in seismic zones due to their lightweight and flexible nature. Despite their widespread use in these communities, limited scientific data exist on their seismic performance under in-plane pseudo-static horizontal loading. This research addresses this gap by experimentally evaluating the seismic behavior of five wall models with different combinations of guadua, wood, and earth filling materials. The methodology included four main phases, namely field visits to document traditional construction techniques, material characterization, prototype testing under pseudo-static loads, and an analysis of mechanical behavior. Key material properties, including compressive strength and Young’s modulus, were determined, alongside the mechanical and physical properties of the infill material, which incorporated natural fibers. Pseudo-static tests were conducted on five wall prototypes, featuring various configurations of guadua and wood frameworks, both with and without soil infill. The walls were subjected to horizontal in-plane loads to assess their deformation capacity, energy dissipation, and failure mechanisms. The results indicated that walls with soil mixture infill—specifically the GSHS (guadua frame with horizontal guadua strips and soil mixture infill) and TSHS (wood frame with horizontal guadua strips and soil mixture infill) configurations—demonstrated the best seismic performance, with maximum displacements reaching up to 166 mm and strengths ranging from 6.4 to 8.4 kN. The study concludes that bahareque walls, particularly those incorporating soil mixes and horizontal guadua strips, exhibit high resilience under seismic conditions and provide a sustainable construction alternative for rural regions. The scope of this study is limited by the exclusion of dynamic seismic simulations, which could offer additional insights into the behavior of bahareque walls under real earthquake conditions. The novelty of this research lies in the direct evaluation of the seismic performance of traditional bahareque configurations, specifically comparing walls constructed with guadua and wooden frameworks, while emphasizing the critical role of soil infill and guadua strips in structural performance. Full article
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Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Four-Section Composite Columns of Pinus sylvestris var. Mongolia of Ancient Wooden Architecture under Axial Compression Load
by Sheng Peng, Yifan Qiao and Yang Song
Buildings 2024, 14(8), 2438; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082438 - 7 Aug 2024
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In order to study the influence of the cross-sectional area of hidden dovetail mortise (cross-sectional area of the projecting part after dovetail installation is completed) and length of tenon joint dimensions (axial length with dovetail installation completed) on the axial compressive behavior of [...] Read more.
In order to study the influence of the cross-sectional area of hidden dovetail mortise (cross-sectional area of the projecting part after dovetail installation is completed) and length of tenon joint dimensions (axial length with dovetail installation completed) on the axial compressive behavior of four-section composite columns, the length of tenon joint dimensions was set to 30 mm, 60 mm, and 90 mm, and the cross-sectional area of hidden dovetail mortise was set to 360 mm2, 562 mm2 and 810 mm2 as experimental variables. Some column models were designed and fabricated accordingly. Axial compression tests were conducted to observe failure modes, load–displacement curves, stress–strain curves, load–strain curves, ultimate bearing capacity, and stiffness of the timber column. The results of the study show that the influence of dark drum mortise and tenon cross-section size and tenon length on the axial compressive mechanical properties of four-section jointed wood columns should not be ignored; the load-carrying capacity of the wood columns decreases with the increase in tenon cross-section size and decreases with the decrease in tenon length; the stability decreases with the increase in tenon cross-section size; and the deformability of specimens of the tenon length group as a whole is obviously superior to the tenon cross-section area group. The increase in ultimate load-carrying capacity of the columns was 7–11.9% when the concealed cross-sectional area of the hidden dovetail mortise was reduced in the range of 30.5–55.5%. When the length of the tenon joint dimensions was reduced from 90 mm to 60 mm, its ultimate bearing capacity decreased by 9%; when it was reduced from 60 mm to 30 mm, its ultimate bearing capacity was almost unchanged, which indicated that after the length of tenon joint dimensions was lower than 60 mm, the influence on the ultimate bearing capacity of the column was more negligible. It is recommended that the length of tenon joint dimensions of 60 mm should be taken as the design standard value of the ultimate bearing capacity for the four-sectioned composite columns of the Pinus sylvestris var. Mongolia (PSVM). Full article
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