H O M E I C V I R E S E A R C H I P U B L I C A T I O N S I T E A C H I N G I L I N K S I C O N T A C T S

R E S E A R C H

Research Interests
Timber anisotropy of strength and elastic properties // scale factor // plywood thin-webbed beams // LVL // glued-in steel rods // CLT.


Current Research


Test of CLT specimens by tension perpendicular to the grain.
Reinforcements of doweled moment joint LVL elements with screws for prevention brittle failure and increasing of bearing capacity.
Space frame timber structure with universal connector for creating curved surfaces.



Curved LVL beams
Prefabricated joints of CLT panels by using glued-in steel rods.



Prefabricated joints of CLT panels by using glued-in steel rods.



Reinforcement of old timber roof built in 1820

Recent Research Projects


Investigation of new type of glued thin-webbed beam with curved plywood webs and without cross ribs, 2011-2013.
Renovation of glued laminated timber (GLT) electro- physical complex which stay in outdoor conditions with length 55m, width 6m and high 33m, 2012-2013.
Investigation of puzzle joints of plywood elements.
Analysis of mechanical and elastic properties of Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and tests of glued-in steel rods.
Semi-rigid joint of LVL beam by using metal element and glued-in steel rods installed parallel to the grain direction.
Investigation of elastic properties of LVL (Ultralam type R) with unidirectional veneer orientation.



Glued-in steel rods and reinforcement of timber elements.
Beams with steel rods in the tensile zone by bending.



Testing of 12m glued laminated timber arch.



Connector for timber façade system.



Test of cross bonded planks by tension perpendicular to the grain.



LVL beams reinforcement on supports by screws.