Site Preparation

The Timber-Concrete Composite System is usually implemented by a specialist company - if needed, Elascon itself will take on this work. However, before such a company can start, some precautions should be taken.

Preliminary Timber-Concrete Assessment

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Static calculations software

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Timber-Concrete Composite Fibula

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TCC Norms

In addition to EC 5 »Design and construction of timber structures«, the HBV shall be standardised. In preparation for this, several research institutions in Europe are currently working on a technical specification.

Properties of TCC

Large load spans
low dead weight
good fire resistance
good sound insulation
low susceptibility to vibration
prefabrication possible

Being well prepared avoids delays on site

Before the work actually starts, it is necessary to verify that all preliminary work, in particular any timber preservation work has been completed. All beam ends must be intact, and at every level change continued load bearing capacity must be assured. It is also essential that there are no gaps in the shuttering, and that it sits squarely on the beam without any gap and is securely attached ready for the insertion of the shear connectors.