University of Northern British Columbia – $127,160
Investigate the seismic performance of balloon-type CLT shear walls.
Conduct field vibration and sound insulation testing of three innovative CLT floor systems.
Conduct vibration testing of tall wood buildings in B.C. and across Canada to provide a modeling guide or strategies for the dynamic modeling of tall wood buildings.
Understand the impacts of semi-rigid beam hangers on column resistance and lateral design of post-and-beam frames.
Develop a prefabricated hollow floor system using structural composite lumber for mass timber construction.
