The Structural Engineering Podcast Episode 80 - The future of Mass Timber - Countless Reasons To Learn
Jan 23, 2024
Mark Robertson, an engineer at the forefront of the Mass Timber movement, discusses the fundamentals of mass timber design, types of buildings where mass timber is used, greener concrete mixes, designing and manufacturing mass timber, mechanical solutions, challenges with mechanical engineers and cost considerations, and the challenges and benefits of CLT in North America.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Types of Buildings and Resources for Mass Timber
02:24 • 21min
Exploring Greener Concrete Mixes and the Use of Supplementary Cementitious Materials
23:07 • 3min
Designing and Manufacturing Mass Timber
25:41 • 8min
Mechanical Solutions and Penetrating Holes in Mass Timber Buildings
33:48 • 2min
Challenges with Mechanical Engineers and Cost Considerations in Mass Timber Projects
35:44 • 2min
Challenges and Benefits of CLT in North America
37:25 • 5min