In recent years, the use of timber in large structures has increased, partly because of its good environmental properties. One wood-based product that has emerged is the HBE-element, which practically is a 580mm high glulam ...

Introducing a large hole into a load-bearing timber beam causes stress concentrations in the hole vicinity. Tensile stress perpendicular to the grain presents a particular crack initiation and propagation risk. Unfortunately, ...

Offshore structures may be some of the most complex structures and are subjected to va- rious and complex loads. Design of such structures is therefore off extreme importance to ensure the safety of workers and the ...