Browsing Theses by Supervisor "Lacroix, Daniel"
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Effects of GFRP Reinforcement on the Compressive Behaviour of Square SPF Timber Columns
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-22)Wood structural elements are gaining popularity of use through greater availability of engineered wood products and a more sustainability focused construction industry. Stringent modern codes and extreme load cases (e.g., ... -
Investigating the Behaviour of Short-Span FRP-Reinforced Glulam Beams
(University of Waterloo, 2022-07-20)The broader availability of engineered wood products has generated a resurgence of wood used as a construction material over the past few decades. To further promote the use of timber, a solution aimed at increasing ... -
Novel SMA Dowel Connections for Seismically Resilient Timber Buildings
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-03)The trend towards sustainable construction practices has led to a growing demand for mid- to high-rise mass timber structures and a growing interest in their behaviour during earthquakes. Due to the brittle nature of wood, ...