CRESTIMB envisions a groundbreaking timber system designed for multi-storey buildings with expansive open spaces. This innovative system will feature moment-resisting frames crafted from softwood or hardwood glue-laminated timber, complemented by state-of-the-art beam-to-column connections and dowel cross-laminated floor panels. Our goal is to create a sustainable and reusable building solution by thoroughly investigating the long-term behaviour of these components using advanced numerical models that account for wood rheology in varying indoor climates.
The CRESTIMB project will combine cutting-edge numerical analyses with extensive experimental testing on both softwood and hardwood samples, including full-size tests. The results, encompassing creep deformations, moisture-induced stresses, and associated crack risks, will be accessible. This data will be integral to environmental assessment studies, including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), ensuring that our innovative timber system meets the highest standards of durability and environmental sustainability.
The CRESTIMB consortium brings together partners with diverse and complementary expertise, creating a well-balanced team of researchers and technical professionals. Each member has a strong and proven background in the research and technical domains relevant to this project, ensuring comprehensive and robust collaboration.
