Behavior and Modeling of Mass Timber CLT Diaphragms
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Understanding the behavior of cross-limited timber (CLT) diaphragms is critical to ensuring the structural integrity, durability, and resilience of mass timber structures. This presentation offers an overview of structural engineering modeling techniques for horizontal mass timber diaphragms under wind and seismic loading. The course will cover the physical in-plane mechanics of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and state-of-the-art models to calculate in-plane properties. Participants will learn about various modeling approaches, from basic to high-fidelity finite element models, and how these techniques are used to predict diaphragm performance in real-world conditions. The presentation will also explore the impact of connections on diaphragm system behavior, lateral load distribution, and key parameters influencing performance under lateral loads—providing practical insights into selecting appropriate models for wind and seismic analysis.
Register- Location:
- Online
- Date/Time:
- November 21, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
- Credits:
- Attendees can Earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.10 ICC credit
Speaker
Ishan Abeysekera, Associate Specialist Technology, Analytics + Research | Arup
Ishan is an Associate in Arup’s Specialist Technology, Analytics and Research Department, where he helps find solutions to some of Arup’s most challenging technical problems. He is an expert in timber engineering, existing buildings/forensics, structural dynamics and advanced analysis, with experience on several mass timber projects across the globe including Haut, one of the tallest hybrid timber buildings in the world. Ishan is a member of the European and US code drafting committees, has authored several papers on timber engineering, and is one of the authors who updated the Swedish Wood CLT handbook.
Bonus content
Bonus content – attendees are invited to stay for the end of the non-accredited portion of the webinar featuring WoodWorks Partner Sansin for a manufacturer Q&A. Learn more about their products and services and how they can be a resource on your next project.
