Limit state design
This document explains the two limit states applicable to Eurocodes design; ultimate limit states and serviceability limit states.
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Limit state design: Worked example: Bearing and compression perpendicular to grain
This worked example covers bearing and compression perpendicular to grain
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Unit: Limit state design: Worked example: Design for shear and torsion
This worked example covers beams subjected to shear and beams subjected to torsion
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Unit: Limit state design: Worked example: Design for flexure
This worked example covers design for flexure to Eurocode 5
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University Design Challenge: Hereford Southside winner announced
The winners of the Timber Development UK Hereford Southside University Design Challenge (#TDchallenge22) have been announced following an incredibly competitive nine-month process.
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TDUK moves to set skills agenda for timber construction
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has signed a strategic partnership with Edinburgh Napier University and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) to improve knowledge and skills in timber design and construction. The partnership will see Edinburgh Napier University – a leading technical research institute for timber engineering and...
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An exciting month ahead for TDUK
As we head into July, I thought it would be a good time to provide a quick update on the exciting activities happening at TDUK.
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Riverside Sunderland University challenge magazine
Timber Development UK has released the Riverside Sunderland University Challenge Magazine - looking back on the 2021 challenge, designs, webinars and successes of the students.
continue readingCatch up on #TDChallenge22 Lectures
Over the past three months as part of the Timber Development UK University Design Challenge (#TDChallenge22) we have hosted a series of webinars with experts from across the built environment. There has been an incredible response from the community who are keen to share knowledge. We are sharing some highlights...
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Construction in a climate crisis with the university design challenge
Following the announcement of Timber Development UK’s 2022 University Design Challenge last week, we are excited to announce a diverse range of speakers for our upcoming precursor event ‘Construction in a Climate Crisis’ next Tuesday. During this event, we will hear from leading industry professionals who are committed to taking positive action in...
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