The Global Perception and Understanding of Vibration and Acoustics in Timber Structures

Adam Faircloth - 2024

The acoustic and low frequency vibration related performance of mass timber buildings can be raised. As a result of the extensive study tour Adam Faircloth has identified there are three key areas where more research focus would be beneficial to improve building performance. The under-developed researched areas are found to be:  (1) novel mass timber floor systems (i.e. long spanning floor systems), (2) discrete material properties for mass timber products, and (3) the discrepancies between various testing stages (under construction through to completion in-situ) and environments (laboratory compared to in-situ). As a result of the study tour findings, Adam Faircloth will be able to address these in his PhD studies.

 

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