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Reinforcement of Timber Elements in Existing Structures

State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM TC 245-RTE

  • Provides state-of-the-art information on timber engineering practice
  • Demonstrates that when timber structures are reliably maintained and their joints, elements and systems are reinforced, structural failures and unnecessary replacements can be avoided
  • Written by leading experts in the field

Part of the book series: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports (RILEM State Art Reports, volume 33)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
  2. Reinforcement of Timber Elements in Existing Structures

    • Thomas Tannert, Philipp Dietsch, Jorge Branco
    Pages 1-6
  3. Self-tapping Screws as Reinforcement for Structural Timber Elements

    • Philipp Dietsch, Andreas Ringhofer
    Pages 7-27
  4. Glued-in Rods as Reinforcement for Timber Structural Elements

    • Robert Jockwer, Erik Serrano
    Pages 29-49
  5. Nanocomposites as Reinforcement for Timber Structural Elements

    • Clara Bertolini-Cestari, Tanja Marzi
    Pages 79-98
  6. Seismic Reinforcement of Traditional Timber Structures

    • Chrysl A. Aranha, Jorge M. Branco
    Pages 133-156
  7. Reinforcement of Traditional Timber Frame Walls

    • Elisa Poletti, Graça Vasconcelos, Marco Jorge
    Pages 157-174
  8. Reinforcement of Light-Frame Wood Structures

    • Marisa Mulder, Michael Fairhurst, Thomas Tannert
    Pages 175-194
  9. Reinforcement of Historic Timber Roofs

    • Eleftheria Tsakanika, Jorge M. Branco
    Pages 195-220
  10. Retrofitting of Traditional Timber Floors

    • Luis C. Neves, Ivan Giongo
    Pages 221-245
  11. Reinforcement of Traditional Carpentry Joints

    • Jorge M. Branco, Maxime Verbist, Eleftheria Tsakanika
    Pages 247-271

About this book

By presenting the work of the RILEM Technical Committee 245-RTE, the book provides an overview of the existing techniques for the reinforcement of timber elements, joints and structures. It consists of two parts: part I examines state-of-the-art information on reinforcement techniques, summarizes the current status of standardization, and covers STS, GiR, FRP and nanotechnology. In part II several applications of reinforcement are discussed: these include traditional structures, traditional timber frame walls, light-frame shear walls, roofs, floors, and carpentry joints.

The book will benefit academics, practitioners, industry and standardization committees interested in the reinforcement of existing timber elements, joints and structures.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minho, GuimarĂ£es, Portugal

    Jorge Branco

  • Unit of Timber Engineering, Department of Structural Engineering and Material Sciences, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

    Philipp Dietsch

  • University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada

    Thomas Tannert

About the editors

Jorge Branco is professor of timber engineering at University of Minho, Portugal.

Philipp Dietsch is professor for timber engineering, University of Innsbruck, Austria.

Thomas Tannert is professor of wood engineering at the University of Northern British Columbia, Canada.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Reinforcement of Timber Elements in Existing Structures

  • Book Subtitle: State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM TC 245-RTE

  • Editors: Jorge Branco, Philipp Dietsch, Thomas Tannert

  • Series Title: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67794-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: RILEM 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-67793-0Published: 01 May 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-67796-1Published: 02 May 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-67794-7Published: 30 April 2021

  • Series ISSN: 2213-204X

  • Series E-ISSN: 2213-2031

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 271

  • Number of Illustrations: 41 b/w illustrations, 119 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Light Construction, Steel Construction, Timber Construction, Structural Materials, Building Materials

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Buying options

eBook USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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