Timber Towers With No Beams - The Next Evolution In Mass Timber Buildings

In the relatively short time modern mass timber buildings have been built, we have seen the rapid development in the form of construction, commencing with honeycomb closely spaced walls, to post and beam and now Post and Plate. Post and plate buildings are where the floor plate sits directly onto columns removing the need for beams that take time to install and interfere with the building’s services.

First seen with Brock Commons, an 18 storey student accommodation building in Canada, this form of construction is a fast and efficient construction method.

This presentation explores the various forms of Post and Plate construction, Rothoblaas’ spider connection, Xlam’s band beam and glue bonded systems and discuss what is required to make it successful.

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Access to the full webinar recording.

Access to a multiple choice quiz Which upon completion with a passing grade you will receive a Certificate of Completion, endorsed by the WoodSolutions program to be eligible for 1 formal CPD point.

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