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How does engineered wood do on strength and fire resistance? Would appreciate any unbiased comparisons vs. steel and concrete on those points
by jasoncrawford 7y ago
How does engineered wood do on strength and fire resistance? Would appreciate any unbiased comparisons vs. steel and concrete on those points
- twothamendment 7y agoThat is something I've wondered too. I imagine foundations, elevator shafts and other key parts might still be concrete. Buildings like this are fascinating: https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/19/mjostarne-worlds-tallest-timber-tower-voll-arkitekter-norway/ https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/19/mjostarne-worlds-tallest-t...
- rapnie 7y agoElevator shafts can be made with CLT too, like for the 9 storey Murray Grove in London built in 2009 http://waughthistleton.com/murray-grove/ http://waughthistleton.com/murray-grove/
- fiter 7y agoBurned wood acts as insulation for the unburned core so large timbers can have long fire ratings. The rule of thumb is 1.5" per hour. [0] I can’t comment on reinforced concrete, but structural steel requires protection to meet 1+ hour fire ratings. [0] https://www.nishkian.com/fire-rated-wood-construction/ https://www.nishkian.com/fire-rated-wood-construction/