The goal of this project was to investigate the viability of a tall mass timber frame in the US through direct comparison to a steel counterpart. The designs for both structures were modeled after FRAMEWORK, an 11 story mixed-use mass timber building approved for construction in Portland, Oregon. While the mass timber structure had many advantages, such as a lightweight frame, general ease of construction, and a negative carbon footprint, it was more expensive than the steel design. However, as mass timber grows in popularity, it is likely to grow in economic viability as well.

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Creator

• Sherifi, Emanuela
• Fager-Thompson, Michael Train

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042717-123653

Advisor

• Rahbar, Nima

Year

• 2017

Date created

• 2017-04-27

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright