Student: Jan-Willem van Maanen
Supervisors: Arjan Habraken, Faas Moonen, Anton van der Esch
The timber concrete composite (TCC) floor slab is usually a floor type with a connection between concrete and timber, primarily a one-directional spanning floor. In order to explore how this floor could be further applied, a study was prepared with the research question: How can a timber concrete composite floor slab be designed when it is point supported on four corners? The timber in this floor type, cross-laminated timber (CLT), has a stronger direction and is, therefore, mainly used in one direction, which is why it has not been researched before. The stronger direction makes designing a TCC floor slab in multiple directions, which will happen with a point supported floor slab, challenging. An analytical and numerical study is set up to check whether stresses and shear forces do not exceed maximum values and the ideal arrangement for the connection between the two materials. This research will inform structural engineers of the critical aspects that change during the design between a one-directional floor slab and a point-supported f loor slab.
Keywords: Timber-Composite flooring, Timber concrete composite floor slab, Cross Laminated Timber, Numerical analysis, Analytical analysis
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Timber Concrete composite floor slab on point supports
van Maanen, J. (Author). 25 Jan 2024
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