Comparison of Timber-Hybrid Structures Using Static Analysis
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Abstract
Advances in mass timber construction technology, and the success of recent mid-rise timber structures, indicate the potential for large-scale structures in wood. Several high-rise timber-based hybrid systems ranging from 30 to 42 stories have been proposed but have yet to be realized, in part due to lack of design guidance and concerns about seismic performance, fire, and overall feasibility. This investigation examines three proposed structures: the “FFTT” system from MGB Architects, the “Concrete Jointed Timber Frame” from Skidmore Owings Merrill, and the “LifeCycle Tower” from CREE GmbH. Each is evaluated using Linear Static Analysis for static gravity loads and the loads from the additional mass of Multiple Tuned Liquid Column Dampers, intended to provide not only seismic damping but on-site fire sprinkler supply as well. A comparison of the outcomes provides a basis for future differentiation between the proposed systems including the sizing of members and connections and estimation of initial construction costs.
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| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Bibliometrics | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Science and technology studies | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Scholarly communication | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Open science | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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