Evolution of frames made of laminated timber

Abstract

Structural constructions made of solid and laminated timber have been widely used in many countries around the world. The emergence of constructions made of laminated timber is due to the fact that obtaining a sufficient cross-section size from natural wood is quite difficult due to limitations. Laminating boards together allowed for larger dimensions of cross-section elements while preserving the positive properties of timber. With the advent of efficient laminating technologies, it became possible to manufacture a wide variety of timber constructions, including curved ones, opening up more possibilities for design using timber. Frames have become one of the main types of building structures due to their simplicity and functionality. Frames have been used by humanity since ancient times and continue to be one of the main constructive forms, which speaks to their eternal relevance and the need for further improvement and development of this constructive form. The study examines the process of the formation and development of frame constructions made of solid and laminated timber, which helps to better understand the processes that have influenced, are influencing, and will influence the calculation and design of frame constructions, thereby helping to formulate a more informed approach to designing and modifying this constructive form. The benefits of designing with laminated timber, its best application in construction and architecture, and the direct advantages of using frame constructions are once again revealed.