OnSite: An innovative approach for the on-site rehabilitation of timber structures.

• Research unit: COST
• Project number: C04.0020

Key words (English)

timber structures; reinforcement; gluing; FRP; wood bonding

Research programs (English)

COST-Action E34 - Bonding of timber

Short description (English)

The purpose of this research study is to gain quantitative and qualitative knowledge on the structural adhesive and fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites suitable for the on-site reparation of timber structures. The goal of the project is the assessment of an innovative designing procedure, able to overcome the disadvantages derived from the utilization of traditional steel rods or plates.

Further information (English)

Full name of research-institution/enterprise: Haute école spécialisée bernoise Haute école d'architecture, de génie civil et du bois HSB

Partners and International Organizations (English)

AT, BE, CY, DK, FI, FR, DE, EL, IT, NL, NO, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, UK

Abstract (English)

The purpose of this research study is to gain quantitative and qualitative knowledge on the structural adhesive and fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites suitable for the on-site reparation of timber structures. The goal of the project is the assessment of an innovative designing procedure, able to overcome the disadvantages derived from the utilization of traditional steel rods or plates.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: COST-DB of the State Secretariat for Education and Research Hallwylstrasse 4 CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland Tel. [phone] Swiss Project-Number: C04.0020