This article analyses the fire behaviour of solid timber and glued laminated timber (glulam) structures, highlighting the main thermochemical mechanisms involved, the formation of the charred layer, the loss of load-bearing cross-section and the residual load-bearing capacity.
Prefabricated construction and modular construction are distinct concepts, although they are often mistakenly used interchangeably.
The thermal performance of buildings is a key criterion for occupant comfort and the energy efficiency of construction. In the case of timber buildings, this performance largely depends on the characteristics of the construction systems adopted.
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