Design of modular storage halls in glue-laminated timber for easy assembly and disassembly
(2025) MMKM05 20251Innovation
- Abstract
- The objective of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility of constructing temporary warehouse halls using glulam (glued laminated timber) frames, as well as to explore alternative solutions to PVC fabric for roofing and walls.
The background is an increasing demand for temporary and flexible ware- house structures across several industries, along with a growing interest in environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions. The idea of using glulam is primarily based on environmental considerations, but also on aesthetic aspects.
A warehouse hall with a width of 20 meters and a flexible length in 5-meter increments was designed using a three-hinged glulam arch as the main structural frame, with fabric covering for the roof and... (More) - The objective of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility of constructing temporary warehouse halls using glulam (glued laminated timber) frames, as well as to explore alternative solutions to PVC fabric for roofing and walls.
The background is an increasing demand for temporary and flexible ware- house structures across several industries, along with a growing interest in environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions. The idea of using glulam is primarily based on environmental considerations, but also on aesthetic aspects.
A warehouse hall with a width of 20 meters and a flexible length in 5-meter increments was designed using a three-hinged glulam arch as the main structural frame, with fabric covering for the roof and walls. The glulam beams were dimensioned and optimized, and all connection and fastening components were conceptually designed. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring that the structure is flexible and scalable — for example, easy to assemble, disassemble and transport.
A comparative study against currently used aluminum profile frames showed that the glulam arch design is both lighter and requires a smaller cross-sectional area. The investigation of alternative roofing and wall materials concluded that the currently used PVC fabric remains the most suitable option. (Less)
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- author
- Carlson, Isabel LU
- supervisor
- organization
- alternative title
- Design av modulära lagerhallar konstruerade i limträ för enkel montering och demontering
- course
- MMKM05 20251
- year
- 2025
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Glulam, glued laminated timber, storage halls, modularity, flexible, joints, Eurocode
- language
- English
- id
- 9210025
- date added to LUP
- 2025-08-22 09:22:59
- date last changed
- 2025-08-22 09:22:59
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abstract = {{The objective of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility of constructing temporary warehouse halls using glulam (glued laminated timber) frames, as well as to explore alternative solutions to PVC fabric for roofing and walls.
The background is an increasing demand for temporary and flexible ware- house structures across several industries, along with a growing interest in environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions. The idea of using glulam is primarily based on environmental considerations, but also on aesthetic aspects.
A warehouse hall with a width of 20 meters and a flexible length in 5-meter increments was designed using a three-hinged glulam arch as the main structural frame, with fabric covering for the roof and walls. The glulam beams were dimensioned and optimized, and all connection and fastening components were conceptually designed. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring that the structure is flexible and scalable — for example, easy to assemble, disassemble and transport.
A comparative study against currently used aluminum profile frames showed that the glulam arch design is both lighter and requires a smaller cross-sectional area. The investigation of alternative roofing and wall materials concluded that the currently used PVC fabric remains the most suitable option.}},
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language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Design of modular storage halls in glue-laminated timber for easy assembly and disassembly}},
year = {{2025}},
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