Subventions et des contributions :

Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019).

The rapid growth of Canadians urban population and the associated environmental concerns are partlyx000D
influencing city planners and construction stakeholders to consider "Sustainable Urbanization" alternatives.x000D
The sustainable urbanization has emerged as a viable solution towards smart and liveable cities that arex000D
resilient and environmentally friendly. In 2015, the National Building Code of Canada has raised the heightx000D
limits on timber frame construction from 4 to 6 storeys. As of 2017, the tallest tall-wood building, is anx000D
18-story Brock Commons student residency at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The primary lateralx000D
load resisting element, for wind and earthquake loads, is two concrete shear walls. This type of system isx000D
known as hybrid building. Even though light timber frame construction is limited to 6-storey, with thex000D
introduction of mass-timber buildings, coupled with innovative bracing system, in this proposal, it isx000D
envisioned to extend the height to 30-story timber building and develop relevant design guideline. The bracingx000D
entails use of dampers and energy-dissipator connectors. It is envisioned that the design guideline wouldx000D
enhance the confidence of architects, structural engineers, owners and contractors, towards tall mass-timberx000D
buildings. In the long term the final outcome of the proposed research would increase the volume of wood inx000D
buildings, which will support the forestry business in Canada and engineers at Nordic in particular by:x000D
-maximizing the appropriate use of wood in public and private projects,x000D
-Strengthening Canada's capacity to produce high quality wood-based products and building systems, andx000D
-accelerating adoption of existing and emerging wood-based products and building systems.