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Timber and Steel Structural Systems

The document outlines various timber and steel structures, detailing their descriptions, uses, advantages, and notable examples. Timber structures include Glulam Arches, Cross-Laminated Timber, Timber Frame Structures, Log Structures, and Timber Trusses, while steel structures encompass Steel Frame Buildings, Space Frames, Steel Arch Bridges, Transmission Towers, and Steel Domes. Each type of structure is highlighted for its unique characteristics and applications in construction.

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Timber and Steel Structural Systems

The document outlines various timber and steel structures, detailing their descriptions, uses, advantages, and notable examples. Timber structures include Glulam Arches, Cross-Laminated Timber, Timber Frame Structures, Log Structures, and Timber Trusses, while steel structures encompass Steel Frame Buildings, Space Frames, Steel Arch Bridges, Transmission Towers, and Steel Domes. Each type of structure is highlighted for its unique characteristics and applications in construction.

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Timber Structures
Glulam Arches (Glued Laminated Timber)
Description: Curved or straight timber beams made by gluing layers of wood.
Uses: Bridges, large-span roofs, sports arenas.
Advantages: Flexible design, eco-friendly, strong yet lightweight.
Example: Savill Building, UK – features curved glulam beams for its roof.

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)


Description: Engineered wood panels with layers glued in alternating directions.
Uses: Walls, floors, roofs, and tall timber buildings.
Advantages: Prefabricated, fire-resistant, and sustainable.
Example: Mjøstårnet, Norway – the tallest timber building in the world.
Timber Frame Structures
Description: Structures built with heavy timber beams and posts joined by wooden pegs.
Uses: Residential homes, barns, and churches.
Advantages: Durable, aesthetic appeal, and energy-efficient.
Example: Traditional Japanese Pagodas.

Log Structures
Description: Horizontal logs stacked to form walls, joined at corners.
Uses: Cabins, rural homes, and heritage structures.
Advantages: Excellent insulation, rustic design, renewable.
Example: Traditional Scandinavian Log Cabins.
Timber Trusses
Description: Triangular frameworks made of timber beams.
Uses: Roof supports in buildings and halls.
Advantages: Economical, long spans, visually appealing.
Example: Tudor-Style Roofs in traditional European architecture.

Steel Structures
Steel Frame Buildings
Description: Structural skeletons made of steel beams and columns.
Uses: Skyscrapers, factories, and warehouses.
Advantages: Strong, flexible, and fire-resistant.
Example: Burj Khalifa, UAE – tallest building in the world.
Space Frames
Description: Three-dimensional grid systems made of steel struts.
Uses: Stadiums, airports, and exhibition halls.
Advantages: Lightweight, large spans, aesthetic design.
Example: The Louvre Pyramid, France.

Steel Arch Bridges


Description: Curved steel structures distributing loads to supports.
Uses: Pedestrian and vehicular bridges.
Advantages: High strength, corrosion-resistant, elegant.
Example: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia.
Transmission Towers
Description: Steel towers for carrying electricity or communication lines.
Uses: Power grid and telecommunications.
Advantages: Durable, weather-resistant, cost-effective.
Example: High-voltage Lattice Transmission Towers worldwide.

Steel Domes
Description: Geodesic domes made of interconnected steel elements.
Uses: Arenas, planetariums, and exhibition centers.
Advantages: Strong, lightweight, energy-efficient.
Example: Eden Project, UK – steel-framed biodomes

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