Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Shaking table tests on a large scale moment resistant timber frame
with post-tensioning and energy dissipating system
F.C. Ponzo, A. Di Cesare, M. Simonetti & D. Nigro
School of Engineering, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy
T. Smith & S. Pampanin
Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Canterbury,
Christchurch, New Zealand
ABSTRACT: Post-tensioned timber is a new form of seismic resisting timber construction which already
has real building applications in New Zealand. The innovative high seismic performance system combines the
use of precast concrete PRESSS