Conference paper
State of the art on Timber Concrete Composite floor
Proceedings of the 25th Biennial Conference of Concrete Institute of Australia
Biennial Conference of Concrete Institute of Australia (Concrete 2010): Building a Sustainable Future, 25th (Perth, Australia, 12-Oct-2011–14-Oct-2011)
Concrete Institute of Australia
2011
Abstract
Interest in timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors has increased over the last 20-30 years. Since the 1990's, TCC solution is seen as a viable and effective alternative to conventional reinforced concrete and/or traditional timber floors in multistorey buildings. In TCC technology, a timber beam, either solid wood, glued laminated or laminated veneer lumber (LVL), is connected to a concrete slab using a connection system that resists shear forces and impedes slip between the members of the composite section. The strength, stiffness, location and number of connectors play a crucial role for the composite action and determine the structural and serviceability performance of the floor system. This paper discusses the state of the art of TCC structures. It presents a comprehensive review of the literature about the development and structural behaviour of TCC structures. The review addresses construction aspects and shear connection concepts. It evaluates experimental tests, finite element and numerical models. It discusses the influence of concrete elements. As recommendations, the best types of shear connection for cast in-situ and prefabricated TCC floors are put forward and assessed for criteria such as strength, stiffness, ductility and ease of manufacturing. Furthermore the most relevant numerical models are introduced. These models can be used to further the experimental results in parameters such as connections, configurations, geometrical and material properties.
Details
- Title
- State of the art on Timber Concrete Composite floor
- Authors
- F G Moshiri (Author)Christophe Gerber (Author) - University of Technology SydneyK Crews (Author)
- Contributors
- J Wyche (Editor)
- Publication details
- Proceedings of the 25th Biennial Conference of Concrete Institute of Australia
- Conference details
- Biennial Conference of Concrete Institute of Australia (Concrete 2010): Building a Sustainable Future, 25th (Perth, Australia, 12-Oct-2011–14-Oct-2011)
- Publisher
- Concrete Institute of Australia
- Date published
- 2011
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448730402621
- Output Type
- Conference paper
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